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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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