Wireless Handheld Microphone
This wireless handheld microphone is a UHF dynamic capsule without a base station, designed for karaoke and presentations. It is classified under tariff item 8518.10.00 as a microphone, with the transmitter integrated into the body; the receiver, if imported separately, is classified elsewhere.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a set with a receiver and headphones
A wireless microphone system with multiple components may be classified as a set.
If the transmitter is considered a radio transmission apparatus
Wireless transmitters may be classified under transmission apparatus.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• If the microphone is imported with a receiver, declare them as separate items to avoid misclassification
• Ensure the wireless microphone complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) certification for radio equipment
• Keep documentation of the frequency band to facilitate customs clearance
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