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8518.10.80/Ribbon Velocity Microphone/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

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

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

Ribbon Velocity Microphone from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8518.10.80