Hardwired Ionization Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup from Germany
A 120V AC hardwired ionization smoke detector with 9V battery backup for continuous operation during power outages, featuring interconnectivity for multi-unit homes. Classified under HTS 9022.29.40.00 due to its use of alpha radiation from americium for smoke particle detection. Ideal for new construction and renovations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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