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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

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

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