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First Alert SA511CN Battery Operated Photoelectric Smoke Alarm from Germany

A standalone battery-powered photoelectric smoke detector ideal for detecting slow-smoldering fires, featuring an 85-decibel alarm and test/silence button. Classified under HTS 8531.10.00.15 because it is explicitly a battery-powered smoke detector for fire alarm purposes, powered solely by replaceable 9V batteries. Suitable for bedrooms and hallways in homes without electrical wiring.

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

Include FCC compliance documentation for the 85dB horn as it qualifies as visual/audible signaling apparatus

Battery-powered units must not have plug-in adapters; declare as 'standalone battery operated' to avoid reclassification