Olympus DS-9500 Transcriber from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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