Analog Handset Carbon Microphone Cartridge from China
Replaceable carbon microphone cartridge for classic line telephone handsets (8518.30.10), containing carbon granules for voice-to-electrical signal conversion. Designed for easy insertion into handset microphone housings. Classified in 8518.90.41.00 as a part of line telephone handsets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include historical telephone equipment references proving compatibility with 8518.30.10 classified handsets
• Label with exact voltage/current specifications matching legacy telephone systems to avoid general parts classification
• Test for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) as required for telecommunications replacement parts