Shotgun Supercardioid Microphone from Germany
A directional shotgun microphone with interference tube for film dialogue and wildlife recording, featuring supercardioid/lobar pattern. Classifies under HTS 8518.10.80 as 'other' microphones optimized for distant sound rejection. Common in video production.
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
• Include interference tube diagram showing rejection pattern (100Hz-16kHz)
• Distinguish from line microphones by noting non-telephonic use