Western Electric 500-Series Microphone Insert

OEM replacement microphone insert for iconic Western Electric 500-series line telephones (8518.30.10). Carbon button design maintains authentic voice characteristics. Specific 8518.90.41.00 handset part.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

8518.90.60.00Same rate: 35%

If aftermarket universal microphone inserts

Non-OEM generic replacements classified as general microphone parts.

9113.90Lower: 11.8% vs 35%

If for antique collector instruments

Museum-grade antique parts may qualify for different ornamental classifications.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 35%

If modern solid-state replacements

Transistorized microphone modules classified as other electrical machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Historical equipment documentation proves compatibility with 8518.30.10 classification

Specify as 'direct factory replacement' for classic telephone preservation

Include authenticity certificates for vintage telecommunications parts

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Audio input module serving as the microphone interface for analog telephone line repeaters under subheading 8518.40.10. This part amplifies and conditions weak voice signals in long-distance analog repeater stations. Falls under 8518.90.41.00 as 'other' parts specifically for those repeaters.

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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.

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Analog Repeater Voice Frequency Filter Module

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