Shotgun Supercardioid Microphone from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include interference tube diagram showing rejection pattern (100Hz-16kHz)
• Distinguish from line microphones by noting non-telephonic use