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Toshiba RT-9907 Stereo Radio Tape Recorder

Vintage stereo radio-cassette recorder with three-band reception (FM/AM/SW) and single cassette deck for recording broadcasts. Classified in 8527.91.50.00 for tape recorder combinations beyond basic models.

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.

8525.89.50Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If featuring video recording alongside audio tape

Combinations with video camera/recording functions fall under transmission apparatus.

8518.90Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If for microphone-integrated recorders without radio

Recorder-microphone combos without broadcast reception classified under speaker/microphone headings.

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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

• Label units clearly as 'cassette tape recorders' to distinguish from digital voice recorders

• Include service manual excerpts showing tape transport mechanism integration

• Ensure import declaration specifies 'incorporating tape recorders' per HTS description