Blue Yeti USB Condenser Microphone from China
The Blue Yeti is a multi-pattern USB condenser microphone for podcasting, streaming, and music production, with cardioid, omnidirectional, stereo, and bidirectional modes. Despite USB interface, it imports under HTS 8518.10.80.30 as a microphone, not ADP peripheral. Plug-and-play for computers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Clarify USB as digital output only, not data processing function, to maintain mic classification
• Provide EMC test reports for electromagnetic compatibility