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Ribbon Velocity Microphone from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify ribbon material (aluminum) and fragility warnings for handling

• Document figure-8 pattern and 30-15kHz response