Sony ICF-C1 Clock Radio from Germany
A compact AM/FM clock radio receiver valued under $40, combining radiobroadcast reception with a digital clock in the same housing but without sound recording or reproducing capabilities. It falls under HTS 8527.92.10.00 as it precisely matches the category for radio receivers combined only with a clock and low unit value.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify unit value does not exceed $40 with detailed invoices to avoid reclassification to higher-value subheadings
• Ensure product lacks sound recording features; provide technical specs confirming no built-in recorder
• Label clearly as 'radio with clock' and include FCC compliance docs for U.S. import