Is HTS 8518 subject to a Section 301 tariff?

Goods imported from China may carry an additional Section 301 tariff (typically +25% or +7.5%) on top of the base duty rate. Use the ShipSeeker calculator with origin set to China to estimate it.

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Microphones And Stands Therefor; Loudspeakers, Whether Or Not Mounted In Their Enclosures; Headphones And…

Q: What is the import duty rate for HTS 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:)?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HTS 8518 is varies by subheading. Free-trade-agreement (special) and Column 2 rates may also apply. Estimate the total landed cost by country of origin with the ShipSeeker calculator.

Q: What does HTS 8518 cover?

HTS 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: in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (chapter 85).

U.S. import duty rate & tariff classification for HTS 8518 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

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Full HTS description

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:

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Duty rates for HTS 8518 are set at the subheading level.

Across its 5 subheadings, published general rates are Free. Pick a specific code below for its exact rate.

Subheadings under 8518

HTS code	Description	General rate
8518.10	Microphones And Stands Therefor:	—
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	Audio-frequency Electric Amplifiers:	—
8518.50.00.00	Electric Sound Amplifier Sets	Free
8518.90	Parts:	—

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Source: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Rates are for reference; verify with a licensed customs broker before importing.