Ribbon Velocity Microphone from China
A classic ribbon microphone like the Royer R-121 capturing sound via thin metal ribbon vibration, ideal for guitar cabs and brass. Under HTS 8518.10.80 as 'other' dynamic-style microphones with delicate ribbon transducer. Bidirectional figure-8 pattern.
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
• Specify ribbon material (aluminum) and fragility warnings for handling
• Document figure-8 pattern and 30-15kHz response