MEMS Microphone
A MEMS microphone that converts sound waves into electrical signals using semiconductor technology. It is a semiconductor-based transducer because it transduces acoustic phenomena into electrical signals, and it is designed for audio applications in consumer electronics and hearing aids.
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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If the microphone is imported as a complete microphone with housing and connectors.
Complete microphones are classified under heading 85.18.
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• Classify the MEMS microphone as a semiconductor-based transducer, not as a complete microphone assembly
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