8543.70.98.20/Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal/China

Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal from China

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 — China → United States

40.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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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