Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synth from China

The Teenage Engineering OP-1 is an all-in-one portable synthesizer, sampler, and sequencer producing sounds electrically with built-in speaker requiring amplification for performance. Fits HTS 9207.90.00 as other electric musical instruments. Combines multiple synthesis engines and recording capabilities.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Document multiple synthesis methods (FM, subtractive, sampler) confirming musical instrument status

Specify built-in amplification limits requiring external speakers for musical use

Include battery specifications and portable design features in declarations