Sony DVR-TV Tuner Combo from China
A compact digital video recorder with integrated TV tuner that receives television signals and records them onto an internal hard drive without a built-in screen. It falls under HTS 8528.71.10.00 because it is reception apparatus for television incorporating video recording apparatus and not designed to incorporate a video display. Primarily used for home DVR setups to record live TV shows.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify FCC certification for TV tuner compliance; ensure documentation specifies no video display incorporation; watch for misclassification as set-top boxes with screens under 8528.72