Intercom System Tone Generator PCA

Printed circuit board generating alert tones and call signaling for building intercom master stations. Under 8531.90.3000 as parts of sound signaling apparatus for communication systems. Multi-tone capability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8518.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If communication apparatus parts

Intercom system parts primarily for voice go to heading 8518.

8531.20.00Same rate: 35%

If call annunciator panels

Assembled intercom indicator panels are visual signaling apparatus.

8517.62.00Lower: 32.5% vs 35%

If wireless intercom machines

Cordless intercom base stations with signaling classify under 8517.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ FCC Part 15 certification for incidental audio signaling

β€’ Specify tone frequencies and audio output levels

β€’ Complete intercom stations classify under 8518 microphones/amplifiers

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