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Sony CFD-S70 Portable CD Boombox Radio from China

This portable boombox combines AM/FM radio reception with a CD player and cassette deck in a single housing, allowing users to record from radio broadcasts onto cassettes. It falls under HTS 8527.91.60.80 as reception apparatus for radiobroadcasting combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, specifically in the 'other' category not meeting size/specs for cassette players. Designed for personal use with built-in speakers and carrying handle.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify the unit combines radio reception with sound recording/reproducing functions in one housing via technical specs to confirm 8527 classification

Include FCC compliance documentation for radio receivers and detailed bill of materials showing integrated components

Avoid misclassification as separate components; ensure packaging shows it as a complete combined unit to prevent reclassification