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Wireless Doorbell with LED Light from Japan

A battery-powered wireless doorbell that produces an audible chime and flashes an LED light when the button is pressed. It falls under HTS 8531.80.1500 as it is specifically designed as doorbell apparatus for signaling visitors at residential entrances. The wireless functionality allows installation without wiring, transmitting signals up to 300 feet.

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

• Verify FCC compliance for wireless models to avoid customs holds on radio frequency devices

• Include battery specifications and voltage ratings in documentation to confirm classification as signaling apparatus

• Label as 'doorbell' not 'alarm' to prevent misclassification into burglar alarm subheadings