Hardwired Carbon Monoxide Detector from Germany
A 120V AC-powered CO alarm using electrochemical sensors to detect lethal carbon monoxide levels, sounding 85dB siren and flashing LED indicators. Falls under HTS 8531.80.90 as other visual/audible gas detection signaling apparatus, separate from heading 8512 indicators or 8530 systems.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide UL 2034 certification docs proving CO sensor accuracy and alarm thresholds
• Declare voltage compatibility (120V) and interconnect features clearly on invoices
• Avoid describing as 'smart home device' if no WiFi; focus on standalone signaling function