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8543.70.98.20 - Special effects pedals for use with musical instruments 🖩

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Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)2.6%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty35%
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Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 8543.70.98.20, specifically covers special effects pedals designed for use with musical instruments. These devices are electronic apparatus that modify, enhance, or create distinct audio characteristics for musical instrument signals before they are amplified or recorded. Examples include, but are not limited to, distortion pedals, overdrive pedals, delay pedals, reverb pedals, wah pedals, and chorus pedals. The primary function is to apply artificial audio processing to the instrument's output.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8543.70.98.10 (Amplifiers) and 8543.70.98.60 (Other), is crucial. While amplifiers increase the volume of an instrument's signal, these special effects pedals are primarily for sound manipulation and tonal alteration, not volume enhancement. The "Other" category at 8543.70.98.60 serves as a residual, capturing other distinct electrical apparatus within the 8543.70.98 grouping that do not fit the specific definition of special effects pedals or amplifiers.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 8543.70.98.20 hinges on confirming the product's intended use with musical instruments and its function as an electronic device that produces special audio effects rather than simply amplifying or performing other unrelated functions. The commonality across all products classified under 8543 is that they are individual electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8543.70.98.20?
HTS code 8543.70.98.20 covers Special effects pedals for use with musical instruments under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.
›What products are classified under 8543.70.98.20?
This classification covers Special effects pedals for use with musical instruments. It is a subcategory of Other (8543.70.98).
›What is the import duty rate for 8543.70.98.20?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8543.70.98.20 is 2.6%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 35%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8543.70.98.20?
Imports under HTS 8543.70.98.20 are measured in No..
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