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%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
• 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