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Hearing Aid Telecoil Accessory from Japan

Induction coil module enabling hearing aids to pick up electromagnetic signals from loop systems in public venues. Under HTS 9021.90.40 as an accessory enhancing hearing aid performance for disability compensation. Compact design for integration into various aid styles.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include frequency response curves proving telecoil standards compliance (IEC 60118-4)

• Pair with hearing aid model certification to demonstrate principal use

• Avoid pitfall of antenna classification under 8529 by emphasizing assistive listening role