AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC Player from Germany
Tiny USB dongle DAC/ headphone amp functioning as digital audio reproducer from computer-stored semiconductor files via USB interface. Sound-only output qualifies under HTS 8519.81.30 as other semiconductor media apparatus.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as complete apparatus, not parts (8473.30), with USB as interface only
• No built-in storage? Still qualifies if designed for semiconductor source playback
• Test ESS Sabre DAC specs; audio processing excludes video IF systems (8529.90)