Product classification
HS code for Mic stand: 8518.10
Microphones and stands therefor.
Classification of mic stand under HS 8518.10
A microphone stand is classified under HS code 8518.10. This classification is unique because the Harmonized System groups microphones and their stands together in the same sub-heading. Heading 8518 covers microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers; headphones and earphones; and audio-frequency electric amplifiers. According to the General Rules for Interpretation (GRI 1), the specific mention of \"stands therefor\" in the text of heading 8518 and sub-heading 8518.10 dictates that these items are classified here regardless of the material they are made of (metal, plastic, etc.), provided they are identifiable as being designed specifically for microphones.
- Covers
- Floor-standing microphone stands
- Desktop microphone stands
- Microphone boom arms
- Broadcast scissor arm stands
- Tripod microphone stands
- Also under 8518.10
- Shure SM7B
- Blue Yeti
- Rode NT1
- Sennheiser MKE 400
- Audio-Technica AT2020.
Codes often confused with 8518.10
Common mistake. Microphone stands are often misclassified based on their constituent material. For example, steel stands are frequently incorrectly assigned to HS code 7326.90 (Other articles of iron or steel), and aluminum stands to 7616.99. Another common error is classifying them as furniture under heading 9403, particularly 9403.20 for metal furniture. However, because 8518.10 explicitly includes \"stands therefor,\" it takes legal precedence over general material or furniture headings. It is also important not to confuse the stand with the microphone clip or shock mount, which may be classified as parts under 8518.90 if sold separately.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851810 (the code used for mic stand), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851810 (the code used for mic stand) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 851810, not only mic stand.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.4B 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $424M 9.8% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $414M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $521M 13% of world imports
- 2 China $429M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $316M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 mic stand
Brazil splits HS 8518.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8518.10.10Piezoelectric microphones for telephones
- 8518.10.20Other microphones without stand
- 8518.10.90Microphone stands and microphones with stand
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mic stand
What is the HS code for Mic stand?
The HS code for Mic stand is 851810 (Microphones and stands therefor).
How do I classify Mic stand for customs?
Mic stand is classified under HS code 851810 — Microphones and stands therefor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a microphone stand?
The HS code for a microphone stand is 8518.10, which is the same code used for microphones.
Are boom arms classified as microphone stands?
Yes, boom arms designed to hold microphones are considered stands and are classified under HS code 8518.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of mic stand (HS 851810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851810 (the code used for mic stand) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 31% of world exports), Germany ($424M) and Malaysia ($414M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 mic stand (HS 851810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851810 (the code used for mic stand) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($521M, 13% of world imports), China ($429M) and Germany ($316M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Mic stand the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851810 for Mic stand is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for mic stand in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 851810 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for mic stand depends on the product's details: 8518.10.10 (Piezoelectric microphones for telephones), 8518.10.20 (Other microphones without stand), 8518.10.90 (Microphone stands and microphones with stand).