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Sharp GF-9290W Radio Cassette Boombox

High-power boombox featuring AM/FM/SW radio bands combined with twin cassette recorders for play and record. Falls under 8527.91.50.00 as an 'other combination' incorporating tape recorders with radiobroadcast reception.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8519.89Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If classified primarily as sound amplifier with attachments

Units where amplification dominates over recording/reception shift to sound amplifier headings.

8527.19Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If for combinations with disc players but no tape

Disc-based radio combinations have separate statistical suffixes.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Test and document tape recording quality from radio source to prove functional integration

• Avoid shipping with modern digital media to prevent confusion with non-tape classified products

• Certify shortwave reception capabilities if claimed, as this affects radio apparatus definition