Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Premium over-ear wireless headphones with active noise cancellation and built-in microphone for calls. Classified under HTS 8518.30.2000 as headphones combined with a microphone, not of a kind used principally with a telephone. They feature Bluetooth connectivity and high-fidelity audio for consumer use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8518.30.10.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If designed principally for telephone use

Headsets primarily for telephony fall under the telephone-specific subheading.

8517.62.00Higher: 32.5% vs 10%

If incorporating two-way communication functions beyond simple microphone

Machines mediating voice/image transmission shift to heading 8517.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 10%

If imported as unfinished plastic housings without electronics

Unassembled plastic parts without transducers classified by material.

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