Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone from China
The Audio-Technica AT2020 is a studio condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern, gold-sputtered diaphragm, and low self-noise for recording vocals and instruments. Classified under HTS 8518.10.80.30 as an 'other' microphone, it excludes electret capacitor types specified elsewhere. It's widely used in podcasting and home studios.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide phantom power requirements and frequency response curves in documentation to confirm condenser classification
• Ensure origin labeling complies with country-of-origin rules for electronics assembly