Ribbon Velocity Microphone from Japan
Classic ribbon velocity microphone with bidirectional figure-8 pattern using thin corrugated aluminum ribbon suspended in magnetic field for vintage warm sound. HTS 8518.10.80.30 for other microphones. Fragile element requires careful handling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include ribbon fragility warnings and handling instructions
• Declare magnetic field strength specs