Olympus DS-9500 Transcriber from China

Digital transcription device for DSS format files, offering footswitch compatibility and noise cancellation for clear playback of professional recordings. Meets HTS 8519.81.10.00 as a semiconductor media sound reproducer designed exclusively for transcription tasks. Used by transcription services handling sensitive audio like medical dictations.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%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)

Import Tips

Certify DSS/semiconductor media use and lack of editing/recording functions

Pair with compatible foot pedal declarations to support transcription-specific classification

Comply with data security standards for devices handling confidential audio