Blue Yeti USB Condenser Microphone from China
Multi-pattern USB condenser microphone for podcasting, streaming, and music with plug-and-play. Classified HTS 8518.10.8040 as consumer condenser microphone. Features cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional patterns.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• USB connectivity doesn't change microphone classification; declare as audio input device
• Include gain control specs; avoid computer peripheral classification
• Bundled software licensing requires separate IP declaration