HTS 8518.29.40.00: US import duty from China
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, Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures, Other, Without housing, having a frequency range of <il>300 Hz</il> to <il>3.4 kHz</il> with a diameter of not exceeding <il>50 mm</il>, for telecommunication use. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 0% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $10,047.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8518.29.40.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8518.29.40.00 (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, Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures, Other, Without housing, having a frequency range of <il>300 Hz</il> to <il>3.4 kHz</il> with a diameter of not exceeding <il>50 mm</il>, for telecommunication use) have a duty of 0% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8518.29.40.00 cover?
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, Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures, Other, Without housing, having a frequency range of <il>300 Hz</il> to <il>3.4 kHz</il> with a diameter of not exceeding <il>50 mm</il>, for telecommunication use. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8518.29.40.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $10,047, about 0.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8518
- 8518.10.40.00Microphones 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, Microphones and stands therefor, Microphones having a frequency range of <il>300 Hz</il> to <il>3.4 kHz</il> with a diameter of not exceeding <il>10 mm</il> and a height not exceeding <il>3 mm</il>, for telecommunication use
- 8518.10.80.30Microphones 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, Microphones and stands therefor, Other, Microphones
- 8518.10.80.40Microphones 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, Microphones and stands therefor, Other, Other
- 8518.21.00.00Microphones 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, Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures, Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures
- 8518.22.00.00Microphones 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, Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures, Multiple loudspeakers, mounted in the same enclosure
- 8518.29.80.00Microphones 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, Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures, Other, Other
- 8518.30.10.00Microphones 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, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers, Line telephone handsets
- 8518.30.20.00Microphones 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, Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers, Other
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.