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8543.70.93.01 - Portable interactive electronic education devices primarily designed for children 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty35%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8543.70.93.01?
HTS code 8543.70.93.01 covers Portable interactive electronic education devices primarily designed for children under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.
›What products are classified under 8543.70.93.01?
This classification covers Portable interactive electronic education devices primarily designed for children. It is a subcategory of Other:.
›What is the import duty rate for 8543.70.93.01?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8543.70.93.01 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 35%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8543.70.93.01?
Imports under HTS 8543.70.93.01 are measured in No..

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