Tape Deck Sales
Effective immediately (April 1, 2026) the tariff rates have changed to a flat 10% across the board, regardless of where the product is made. The 39% tariffs on Swiss made products (Studer decks) is down to 10%, and the 15% for Japanese and European made decks has also been reduced to the 10%.
The exceptions are tape decks made in the US, such as Ampex, Berlant, and Crown. Those are not subject to any tariffs.
A customs broker still needs to be used to take tape decks into the US, and those typically are $70-150 US charges depending on the value of the deck.
Any sale or repair over $2,500 US will need a social security number or a business tax number (EIN) for goods entering the US. This has always been a US customs rule, even before the tariffs came into place in 2025.
Repairs
Canadian labor is exempt from any tariff/surcharges, as are US made parts (such as Terry’s Rubber Rollers). Other parts made in Japan or Europe will have a 10% surcharge added by customs.
A customs broker still needs to be used to take repaired tape decks into the US, and those typically are $70-150 US charges depending on the value of the deck.
Any sale or repair over $2,500 US will need a social security number or a business tax number (EIN) for goods entering the US. This has always been a US customs rule, even before the tariffs came into place in 2025.