Phonak Receiver-in-Canal Module from Germany
RIC receiver unit for Phonak hearing aids that converts electrical signals back to sound within the ear canal. Falls under HTS 9021.90.4040 as a specialized accessory worn in the body to compensate for hearing defects. Critical for delivering amplified audio directly to the eardrum.
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 audiologist fitting specifications and serial number matching; ensure packaging labels 'for hearing aid use only' to meet Chapter 90 specificity; watch for anti-dumping scrutiny on Swiss-origin parts