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HS 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

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 8518 encompasses 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. It classifies 8 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 85 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 85

Heading

8518

Subheadings

8 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 8518

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
8518.10	Microphones and stands therefor	85	View 8518.10 Package →
8518.21	Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures, Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures	85	View 8518.21 Package →
8518.22	Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures, Multiple loudspeakers, mounted in the same enclosure	85	View 8518.22 Package →
8518.29	Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures, Other	85	View 8518.29 Package →
8518.30	Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers	85	View 8518.30 Package →
8518.40	Audio-frequency electric amplifiers	85	View 8518.40 Package →
8518.50	Electric sound amplifier sets	85	View 8518.50 Package →
8518.90	Parts	85	View 8518.90 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8518

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 8518 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8518 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 8518 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 8518?

HS Heading 8518 covers 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, grouping 8 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 8518?

Subheadings under Heading 8518 range from 8518.11 to 8518.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 8518?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 8518 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 8518?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 8518?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 8518?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 8518 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 8518?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 8518?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 8518?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.