Kenwood Excelon DDX9907XR Car DVD Receiver from Japan
A high-end double-DIN car head unit featuring AM/FM radio tuner integrated with a DVD/CD optical disc player/recorder for motor vehicles. It operates solely on vehicle power supply and is classified under HTS 8527.21.4040 for combining radiobroadcast reception with optical disc functionality in automotive housing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Provide detailed spec sheets confirming optical disc capability and vehicle-specific design
• Ensure packaging indicates 'for motor vehicle use' to distinguish from home audio
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian manufacturers; declare origin accurately