Ribbon Velocity Microphone from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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