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Panasonic SC-PMX94 Mini Stereo System

Mini stereo system with CD player, FM/AM radio, Bluetooth, and USB ports all in one chassis. Falls under HTS 8527.91.60.40 for radiobroadcast reception apparatus incorporating optical disc players in the same housing.

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.

8527.13Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If incorporating cassette players instead of or alongside CD

Cassette/radio combinations have dedicated subheadings regardless of additional optical disc features.

8510.90Lower: 16.7% vs 20%

If primarily functioning as audio amplifiers with radio/CD add-ons

Classification shifts to amplifiers if radio reception is secondary to amplification function.

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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

• Document frequency ranges (FM/AM bands) to prove radiobroadcast reception capability

• Labeling must clearly indicate combined radio/CD functions to avoid separate component classification

• Check for LVD (Low Voltage Directive) compliance for electronics import safety