Epson Incomplete Video Projector Assembly with DVR from China

This is an incomplete color projector assembly that incorporates a built-in digital video recorder for recording and playback of HDMI inputs, consisting of video processing systems, synchronizing circuitry, tuners, audio amplification, and power supply but without a display device. It falls under HTS 8528.69.0500 as an unfinished projector explicitly incorporating video recording apparatus per chapter notes. Designed for final assembly into consumer home theater projectors.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify inclusion of all specified components (video processing, tuners, audio systems, power supply) in import documentation to qualify as 'incomplete' under US note 9; declare video recording capability explicitly to avoid reclassification; obtain rulings for assemblies from multiple suppliers