What products fall under HS-4 8518?

HS-4 8518 includes microphones, loudspeakers, headphones, earphones, and audio amplifiers, both standalone and in sets.

How do I classify a microphone with a stand?

Use HS-6 **851810** for microphones and stands, as this line specifically covers those items.

What is the difference between HS-6 851821 and 851822?

HS-6 **851821** is for single loudspeakers in enclosures, while **851822** is for multiple loudspeakers mounted together in the same enclosure.

Can I use HS-4 8518 for imported headphones?

Yes, headphones and earphones, whether combined with a microphone or not, are classified under HS-6 **851830**.

What should I use for audio amplifier parts?

For parts related to microphones, headphones, or amplifiers, refer to HS-6 **851890**.

How do I determine the right HS code for my loudspeakers?

Identify if your loudspeakers are mounted in enclosures or not, and choose between HS-6 **851821**, **851822**, or **851829** accordingly.

HS-4 · Heading

8518 — Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets

Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8518 when importing products like microphones, loudspeakers, or headphones. For example, if you're bringing in a set of wired headphones combined with a microphone, this heading applies. It covers a variety of audio equipment, including standalone microphones and complete amplifier systems.

When deciding between HS-6 lines, note that 851810 is specifically for microphones and their stands, while 851821 and 851822 differentiate between single and multiple loudspeakers mounted in enclosures. If your product is a single loudspeaker in a cabinet, choose 851821; for multiple loudspeakers in one enclosure, go with 851822.

If your shipment includes loudspeakers not mounted in enclosures, you would classify it under 851829. For headphones or earphones, regardless of whether they come with a microphone, use 851830. This distinction is crucial for accurate tariff classification and compliance.

For audio amplifiers, 851840 is for standalone audio-frequency electric amplifiers, while 851850 covers complete amplifier sets. If you have parts or accessories related to any of these items, refer to 851890 for proper classification.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

microphones · loudspeakers · headphones · audio amplifiers · sound equipment · HS-4 8518 · import classification · tariff codes · audio accessories · sound reproduction

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Wired microphone with stand
Single loudspeaker in an enclosure
Multiple loudspeakers in one cabinet
Headphones combined with a microphone
Standalone audio-frequency amplifier
Complete electric sound amplifier set
Parts for microphones and amplifiers

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS code 8518 used for?
How to classify microphones for import?
Difference between HS-6 851821 and 851822?
Are headphones classified under HS-4 8518?
What are the parts included in HS-4 8518?
How to determine the right HS code for loudspeakers?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What products fall under HS-4 8518?: HS-4 8518 includes microphones, loudspeakers, headphones, earphones, and audio amplifiers, both standalone and in sets.
How do I classify a microphone with a stand?: Use HS-6 **851810** for microphones and stands, as this line specifically covers those items.
What is the difference between HS-6 851821 and 851822?: HS-6 **851821** is for single loudspeakers in enclosures, while **851822** is for multiple loudspeakers mounted together in the same enclosure.
Can I use HS-4 8518 for imported headphones?: Yes, headphones and earphones, whether combined with a microphone or not, are classified under HS-6 **851830**.
What should I use for audio amplifier parts?: For parts related to microphones, headphones, or amplifiers, refer to HS-6 **851890**.
How do I determine the right HS code for my loudspeakers?: Identify if your loudspeakers are mounted in enclosures or not, and choose between HS-6 **851821**, **851822**, or **851829** accordingly.

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Parent context

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