HS Code Subheading

Loudspeakers; single, mounted in their enclosures

8518.21 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 851821

This code covers individual loudspeakers that are already integrated into their own enclosures, meaning they are ready-to-use audio output devices. This includes a wide variety of products, from small portable Bluetooth speakers and smart speakers to larger home audio systems and professional studio monitors. Importers are typically consumer electronics retailers, audio equipment distributors, and system integrators who supply the end-user market. Exporters are often countries with strong electronics manufacturing sectors and established audio brands, leveraging economies of scale and design expertise. The market is influenced by consumer demand for high-quality audio, portability, smart features, and home entertainment systems, making it a dynamic and competitive segment of the electronics trade.

Products Under This Code

Portable Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers, studio monitor speakers, car door speakers (single unit), soundbars (single unit), bookshelf speakers, outdoor speakers.

Real World Examples

JBL Flip 6, Sonos One, KRK Rokit 5, Bose SoundLink Revolve, Amazon Echo Dot.

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 851822 (multiple loudspeakers in same enclosure) if the product contains more than one driver but is still a single physical unit, or 851829 (not mounted) if the speaker driver is traded separately.

Products Classified Under 8518.21

LoudspeakerSpeaker

Related Codes

8518.10 Microphones and stands therefor 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

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, USA, Germany, Japan, and Mexico are major importers and exporters of these enclosed single loudspeakers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 851821?

HS code 851821 covers: Loudspeakers; single, mounted in their enclosures. This code covers individual loudspeakers that are already integrated into their own enclosures, meaning they are ready-to-use audio output devices. This includes a wide variety of products, from small portable Bluetooth speakers and smart speakers to larger home audio systems and professional studio monitors. Importers are typically consumer electronics retailers, audio equipment distributors, and system integrators who supply the end-user market. Exporters are often countries with strong electronics manufacturing sectors and established audio brands, leveraging economies of scale and design expertise. The market is influenced by consumer demand for high-quality audio, portability, smart features, and home entertainment systems, making it a dynamic and competitive segment of the electronics trade.

What products fall under HS code 851821?

Portable Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers, studio monitor speakers, car door speakers (single unit), soundbars (single unit), bookshelf speakers, outdoor speakers.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 851821?

Often confused with 851822 (multiple loudspeakers in same enclosure) if the product contains more than one driver but is still a single physical unit, or 851829 (not mounted) if the speaker driver is traded separately.

How is HS code 851821 structured?

HS code 851821 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.