Blue Yeti USB Condenser Microphone from Japan
The Blue Yeti is a multi-pattern USB microphone for podcasting, streaming, and video calls, with cardioid, omnidirectional, and stereo modes. Classified in HTS 8518.10.80 as an 'other' microphone despite USB interface, as the primary function is audio transduction. USB acts as digital output, not reclassifying it as a computer peripheral.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Emphasize 'microphone with USB output' in descriptions; avoid 'USB sound card' phrasing
• Include polar pattern diagrams to confirm multi-pattern capability