Onyx Boox Poke 5 from China
Onyx Boox Poke 5 is an Android-based open e-reader powered by battery, recording text/e-books, displaying still images from comics/manga, and reproducing audio via headphone jack. Supports multiple formats for versatile content playback. HTS 8543.70.89.00 applies to its portable electronic reader functions.
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
• Highlight open Android OS limitations (no Google Play) in specs to argue against tablet classification
• Test battery operation duration >8 hours without AC power to meet 'battery operated' criterion