Microphone Preamp Printed Circuit Board from Germany
This printed circuit assembly contains the amplification circuitry specifically designed for professional condenser microphones under subheading 8518.10.40. It processes low-level audio signals from the microphone capsule with high gain and low noise. Classified under 8518.90.60.00 as a PCA of those microphones.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the PCA is exclusively for microphones of 8518.10.40 via schematics and manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification
• Include bills of materials (BOM) and circuit diagrams in documentation to prove compatibility with specified subheadings
• Watch for overclassification as complete amplifiers (8518.40); ensure no standalone enclosure or power supply