Panasonic RX-D55BU Boombox with CD and USB Recorder from Japan
A tabletop boombox featuring AM/FM radio tuner integrated with CD player, USB recording capability, and cassette playback in one housing. Classified under HTS 8527.91.60.80 for 'other' combined radiobroadcast reception and sound recording/reproducing apparatus. Supports direct recording from radio to USB flash drives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document USB as integrated recording function with controller ICs to distinguish from external recorders
• Provide frequency range specs (AM/FM bands) to prove radiobroadcast reception compliance
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; include retail packaging showing combined nature to avoid parts classification