Flat Panel TV Assembly with Optical Disc Recorder from Japan
Unfinished assembly for flat panel color televisions including all specified components, power supply, and optical disc drive for DVD recording/reproducing, presented sans display panel. HTS 8528.72.04.00 covers such video-capable unfinished reception apparatus.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings showing integration of optical drive as video recording apparatus
• Monitor weight/volume declarations carefully as they affect duty calculations
• Ensure no phosphor-coated components included that might imply display presence