Neumann U87 Ai Studio Condenser Microphone

The Neumann U87 Ai is a legendary large-diaphragm condenser microphone with cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 patterns for professional broadcast and recording. Classified under HTS 8518.10.80.30 for other microphones. Features transformerless circuitry for low distortion.

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.

8527.19.50Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If with integral recording capability

Record players with mics classify under Chapter 85 disc players.

9030.84.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If for telemetric data acquisition

Telemetry microphones for instruments fall under measuring apparatus.

8518.10Same rate: 17.5%

If semiconductor microphones

MEMS silicon-based mics have dedicated subheading 8518.10.10.

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