8543.70.89.00/Amazon Kindle Paperwhite/Japan

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite from Japan

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is a portable battery-operated electronic reader primarily designed for downloading, storing, and reproducing text from e-books. It features an E Ink display for still images like book covers and supports basic audio playback via Bluetooth headphones for audiobooks. This falls under HTS 8543.70.89.00 as a portable device for recording (storing) and reproducing text, still images, and audio files powered solely by rechargeable batteries.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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
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Import Tips

• Verify battery capacity and ensure compliance with US lithium battery import regulations (49 CFR); provide Material Safety Data Sheets

• Label devices clearly with 'portable electronic reader' and technical specs to avoid reclassification as tablets under 8471.30

• Include user manuals and FCC certification for wireless features to prevent customs holds on radio frequency apparatus

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8543.70.89.00