8543.70.93.01 - Portable interactive electronic education devices primarily designed for children
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8543.70.93.01, specifically addresses portable interactive electronic education devices primarily designed for children. These devices are characterized by their dedicated educational functionality, often incorporating interactive learning software, games, and multimedia content tailored for a young audience. Key features may include touchscreens, voice recognition, and parental controls, all housed within a portable and child-friendly form factor.
It is crucial to distinguish these devices from similar items. For instance, while other sibling categories might cover general electronic readers (8543.70.89.00), data input devices like touch screens (8543.70.95.00), or digital signal processing apparatus (8543.70.91.00), this classification is narrowly focused on the *educational purpose* and *target user* (children). Devices that are primarily for entertainment, general computing, or reading without a specific, interactive educational design would fall under different HTS codes.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 8543.70.93.01. Classification at this level is definitive, based on the core function and intended use of the device. Therefore, importers and exporters must carefully assess whether the product's principal design and features align with the criteria of being a portable, interactive electronic educational device specifically intended for children.