Avalanche Rescue Transceiver Beacons from China
Search and rescue sound signaling beacons emitting 457 kHz pulse tones for avalanche victim location. HTS 8531.80.90.41 covers specialized emergency sound apparatus. Triple antenna digital models.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• EN 300 718 certification mandatory for avalanche beacon import
• Specify pulse rate and frequency; affects radio apparatus classification
• Battery certification for extreme cold operation required for admissibility