HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8518.29 – Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures
HS code 8518.29 is the 6-digit subheading for loudspeakers, not mounted in their enclosures. It is used for woofer drivers, tweeter drivers, midrange drivers, full-range speaker drivers and car speaker components.
What HS 8518.29 covers
This code covers individual loudspeaker drivers (cones, voice coils, magnets) that are not yet mounted in an enclosure. These are the raw components used by manufacturers to build finished speaker systems, car audio, public address systems, or other devices requiring sound output. Importers are primarily electronics manufacturers, automotive companies, and custom audio builders who integrate these drivers into their final products, often requiring specific acoustic properties. Exporters are typically specialized component manufacturers, often from countries with strong electronics supply chains and expertise in transducer technology. The trade in these components is fundamental to the audio industry, supporting the production of a vast array of sound-emitting devices globally, from consumer gadgets to high-end professional audio equipment.
- Covers
- Woofer drivers
- Tweeter drivers
- Midrange drivers
- Full-range speaker drivers
- Car speaker components
- Raw speaker cones
- Voice coils
- Passive radiators.
- Examples
- Dayton Audio Woofers
- Scan-Speak Tweeters
- JBL Car Audio Drivers
- Eminence Professional Loudspeakers
- Peerless by Tymphany Drivers.
Codes often confused with 8518.29
Common mistake. Often confused with 851821 or 851822 if the item is mistakenly considered a complete speaker, or 851890 (parts of loudspeakers) if it's a sub-component rather than a complete driver.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 851829, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 851829 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.1B 49% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$807M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $394M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $6.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.0B 17% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$981M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $466M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $6.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8518.29 2
Brazil splits HS 8518.29 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8518.29.10 Piezoelectric loudspeakers for telephonesPiezelétricos próprios para aparelhos telefônicos
- 8518.29.90 Other unmounted loudspeakersOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.18 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8518.29
What is HS code 851829?
HS code 851829 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures. This code covers individual loudspeaker drivers (cones, voice coils, magnets) that are not yet mounted in an enclosure. These are the raw components used by manufacturers to build finished speaker systems, car audio, public address systems, or other devices requiring sound output. Importers are primarily electronics manufacturers, automotive companies, and custom audio builders who integrate these drivers into their final products, often requiring specific acoustic properties. Exporters are typically specialized component manufacturers, often from countries with strong electronics supply chains and expertise in transducer technology. The trade in these components is fundamental to the audio industry, supporting the production of a vast array of sound-emitting devices globally, from consumer gadgets to high-end professional audio equipment.
What products fall under HS code 851829?
Woofer drivers, tweeter drivers, midrange drivers, full-range speaker drivers, car speaker components, raw speaker cones, voice coils, passive radiators.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 851829?
Often confused with 851821 or 851822 if the item is mistakenly considered a complete speaker, or 851890 (parts of loudspeakers) if it's a sub-component rather than a complete driver.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 851829?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 851829 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.1B, 49% of world exports), Vietnam (about $807M) and the United States ($394M). World exports came to about $6.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 851829?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 851829 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 17% of world imports), Vietnam (about $981M) and Japan ($466M). World imports came to about $6.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 851829 structured?
HS code 851829 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 851829?
Brazil splits HS code 851829 into 2 NCM codes: 8518.29.10 (Piezoelectric loudspeakers for telephones), 8518.29.90 (Other unmounted loudspeakers). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.