What is HS code 8518.00?

Q: What is HS code 8518.00?

HS code 8518.00 covers: 8518 Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more lou. It belongs to chapter 85 (Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment) of the Harmonized System.

Chapter 85 · Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment · Section 16

HS Code 8518.00

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

Heading 8518: Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets; parts thereof

US duty (general)

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US HTS lines

EU CN codes

UK commodity codes

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US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1596 · updated 2026-09-10 · sources

United States - HTS lines under 8518.00

Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.

No US tariff lines under this subheading in the current schedule.

European Union - CN codes under 8518.00

Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.

CN code	Description
8518 00 00	8518 Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets	EU duty (TARIC) →

United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8518.00

Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.

No UK declarable lines under this subheading in the current tariff.

Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).

Other subheadings in 8518

8518.00 8518 Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclos 8518.10 Microphones and stands therefor 8518.21 Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures 8518.22 Multiple loudspeakers, mounted in the same enclosure 8518.29 Other 8518.30 Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting o 8518.40 Audio-frequency electric amplifiers 8518.50 Electric sound amplifier sets 8518.90 Parts

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.