Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Microphone

The Electro-Voice RE20 is a dynamic cardioid microphone with Variable-D design for broadcast announcing, podcasting, and studio use, featuring exceptional off-axis rejection. It falls under HTS 8518.10.80.30 as other microphones. Minimal proximity effect.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8517.11.00Same rate: 17.5%

If wireless handheld microphone-transmitters

Base stations and handsets for wireless comms classify under 8517.

8518.90.20Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If microphone housings only

Turntable-type housings separate from capsules under 8518.90.20.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 17.5%

If tripod microphone stands of iron

Stands of base metal classified by material in Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Highlight broadcast frequency response (40-18,000 Hz) in specs

FCC Part 15 compliance docs for any RF elements

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