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Knowles SPH0641 Telecom Mic

Knowles SPH0641 digital I2S output microphone for telecom applications, 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz, 3.5 mm x 2.65 mm footprint (dia equiv <10 mm), height 1.15 mm. Used in smart devices for speech recognition. HTS 8518.10.40.00 due to telecom specs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8543.70.93.01Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If for other machines of subheading 8519.50

Referenced in notes for specific electronic equipment assemblies with mic integration.

8518.90.20.00Same rate: 37.5%

If imported as printed circuit mic boards

Mic assemblies on PCBs classify as parts of microphones/loudspeakers.

8473.30Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If parts of automatic data processing machines

If destined for computers/tablets, ADP parts heading may apply over telecom mics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include DSP output specs in entry docs; digital mics scrutinized for hybrid circuit classification

• Pre-clear with binding ruling if volume >10k units for consistent classification