Slingbox 500 Network TV Streamer

Slingbox 500 receives cable/satellite TV and streams via Ethernet/Wi-Fi to remote devices. No screen; pure set-top. 8528.71.20.00 for comms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8517.62.00Higher: 32.5% vs 17.5%

If signal repeaters only

No local TV decoding.

8525.50.30Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If transmission apparatus focus

Remote streaming emphasis.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 17.5%

If generic video processors

Non-specific electrical machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Multi-input tuner docs prove TV reception

Streaming protocols validate comms

Not a repeater; reception primary

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