BRK 9120B Hardwire Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup

9V battery-powered photoelectric smoke alarm with silence feature for nuisance alarms, designed for temporary or retrofit installations. Falls under HTS 8531.10.00.15 as a dedicated battery-operated fire smoke detector without any AC connection. Compact design for apartments and RVs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.3%+35.0%36.3%
🇲🇽Mexico1.3%+10.0%11.3%
🇨🇦Canada1.3%+10.0%11.3%
🇩🇪Germany1.3%+10.0%11.3%
🇯🇵Japan1.3%+10.0%11.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8531.10.00Same rate: 36.3%

If models with optional hardwire capability

Dual-power capable detectors classify based on primary installation method as line-powered.

8531.80Lower: 10% vs 36.3%

If for visual indicator panels only

LED status panels without audible alarm shift to other sound/visual signaling apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify '9V alkaline battery powered' in entry docs; lithium versions may trigger hazmat rules

Test button functionality must be documented to confirm signaling apparatus compliance

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