HS 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

HEADING

8518

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

6-digit subheadings (8)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8518.10

Microphones and stands therefor

8518.21

Loudspeakers; single, mounted in their enclosures

8518.22

Loudspeakers; multiple, mounted in the same enclosure

8518.29

Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures

8518.30

Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers

8518.40

Amplifiers; audio-frequency electric

8518.50

Amplifier sets; electric sound

8518.90

Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment; parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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