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External Sound Card with DAC

USB external audio interface for high-fidelity input/output of sound data to computers. Classified under HTS 8471.60.90 as other I/O unit for ADP systems.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8518.90Lower: 12.5% vs 50%

If primarily microphone or speaker unit

Microphones, loudspeakers classify under Chapter 85 sound apparatus.

9207.10.00Lower: 25.4% vs 50%

If for musical instrument recording use

Recording equipment for music shifts to Chapter 92.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify sample rate, bit depth, and USB audio class compliance

• Provide EMC test reports for audio electronics

• Separate from microphones/speakers to maintain unit status