Pioneer AVH-2500NEX Car Stereo Receiver from Japan
This in-dash multimedia receiver for vehicles combines FM/AM radio reception with a built-in CD/DVD player and USB/AUX inputs for sound reproduction. It requires connection to the car's 12V power system and cannot operate independently, fitting 8527.21.40.80 as a radiobroadcast receiver combined with sound reproducing apparatus for motor vehicle use. The 'other' classification applies as it doesn't match specific exceptions like cassette-only players.
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify FCC Part 15 certification for radio frequency emissions, as vehicle receivers must comply with U.S. spectrum regulations
• Include detailed technical specs confirming vehicle power dependency (12V DC) and sound recording/reproducing integration to avoid reclassification