USB Gaming Microphone from China
A cardioid USB condenser microphone with RGB lighting and pop filter for PC gaming, streaming, and Discord calls. HTS 8518.10.80 classifies it as 'other' microphone despite gaming USB interface, prioritizing audio capture function. Plug-and-play with headphone monitoring.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Classify as 'USB microphone with monitoring' not gaming peripheral
• List RGB as cosmetic, not functional for classification