8543.70.98.20/Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal/Canada

Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal from Canada

The Boss DS-1 is a compact guitar effects pedal that provides classic distortion and fuzz tones for electric guitars and other musical instruments. It features true bypass switching and controls for tone, level, and distortion intensity. Classified under HTS 8543.70.98.20 as a special effects pedal specifically designed for use with musical instruments to modify audio signals.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

62.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify the pedal is explicitly marketed for musical instruments with product specs and user manuals as supporting documentation

• Include FCC compliance certification since these contain analog/digital circuitry operating in audio frequency ranges

• Avoid misclassification as general audio processors by emphasizing musical instrument compatibility in import declarations