DPA 4099 Instrument Condenser Microphone from China
Miniature clip-on condenser microphone for acoustic instruments with supercardioid pattern. Classified under HTS 8518.10.8040 as other condenser microphone. Designed for violin, guitar, piano.
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
• Miniature size doesn't change classification; still condenser microphone
• Clip mechanism declared as integral part of microphone
• Multiple mounting options; classify as complete microphone system