New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone from Germany

Professional directional microphone for film location sound recording. Temporarily imported by nonresident sound mixers for Hollywood productions. Covered as professional equipment under 9813.00.50.

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

Import Tips

• Include IATSE union work permits for sound department personnel,Document microphone serial numbers and calibration certificates,Coordinate audio equipment with camera department manifests