Bernafon Alpha Processor Chip
A digital signal processor integrated circuit designed exclusively for Bernafon Alpha hearing aids, performing noise reduction and frequency shaping. As a component solely or principally used in a hearing aid, it is classified as a part of an appliance worn to compensate for a hearing defect under tariff item 9021.90.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported separately as a general-purpose processor not dedicated to hearing aids
Processors and controllers are classified in Chapter 85 unless they are specifically designed as parts of hearing aids.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the chip is declared as a part of a hearing aid, not as a general electronic component, to benefit from the classification under 9021.90.00
• Keep technical documentation showing its exclusive use in Bernafon Alpha hearing aids in case CBSA requests proof of end-use
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