Biamp Tesira SERVER-IO Amplifier Kit
This is a Dante-enabled audio processor with an optional amplifier set expansion, designed for courtroom and boardroom sound systems. It falls under tariff item 8518.50.00 as an electric sound amplifier set because its configurable I/O and amplification capabilities form a complete audio amplification unit.
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 8518500000; Equal To 8518500000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported without the amplifier portion
Loudspeakers, mounted in enclosures, are classified separately when not part of an amplifier set.
If the device's primary function is signal processing rather than amplification
Other electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions may apply if the audio processing dominates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the amplifier set is declared with its full value, including any software or accessories shipped with it, to avoid penalties
• Verify whether the goods qualify for duty-free treatment under a free trade agreement by providing a valid certificate of origin
• Keep records of the product's technical specifications to support classification under 8518.50.00 if questioned by the CBSA
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