Speaker Cone
A pressed paper pulp cone used as a diaphragm in audio speakers, valued for its high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The cone is molded under pressure to achieve the precise shape needed for sound reproduction. It falls under tariff item 4823.70.00 as a moulded or pressed article of paper pulp, even though it serves as an industrial component.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 4823700000; Equal To 4823700000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cone is formed by cutting and rolling paper rather than molding
This heading covers other articles of paper or paperboard that are not molded or pressed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cone is made of paper pulp and not impregnated with resins that could push it into another chapter
• If the cone is imported as part of a complete speaker, the classification may shift to the speaker
• Document the pulp content and molding process for CBSA verification
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