Blue Yeti USB Condenser Microphone from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Clarify USB as digital output only, not data processing function, to maintain mic classification
• Provide EMC test reports for electromagnetic compatibility