Product classification
HS code for Raw speaker: 8518.29
Loudspeakers, not mounted in their enclosures.
Classification of raw speaker under HS 8518.29
A raw speaker, technically referred to in trade as a loudspeaker drive unit, is classified under HS code 851829. This classification falls within Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. The specific heading 8518 includes loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures. However, the subheadings distinguish between speakers that are already installed in cabinets and those that are sold as individual components. HS code 851829 is used for loudspeakers that are not mounted in their enclosures, often referred to as "raw drivers." These components consist of the frame, magnet, voice coil, and diaphragm (cone) but lack the final outer housing or box that defines a finished consumer speaker system. Classification here is driven by the fact that the item is a functional transducer capable of converting electrical signals into sound waves, yet it is presented as a component for further manufacturing or specialized installation.
- Covers
- Unmounted woofers and subwoofers
- Individual tweeter units
- Mid-range speaker drivers
- Compression drivers for horn speakers
- Full-range raw speaker drivers
- Replacement speaker transducers without cabinets
- Also under 8518.29
- 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. The most common misclassification occurs with HS codes 851821 and 851822. Code 851821 is reserved for a single loudspeaker mounted in its enclosure (such as a bookshelf speaker), while 851822 is for multiple loudspeakers mounted in the same enclosure (such as a soundbar or floor-standing tower). If the speaker is imported without a box or cabinet, it must be classified under 851829. Another error involves 851890, which covers parts of loudspeakers; however, a complete raw driver is considered a finished loudspeaker under the Harmonized System, not merely a part.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851829 (the code used for raw speaker), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851829 (the code used for raw speaker) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 851829, not only raw speaker.
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 raw speaker
Brazil splits HS 8518.29 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8518.29.10Piezoelectric loudspeakers for telephones
- 8518.29.90Other unmounted loudspeakers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about raw speaker
What is the HS code for Raw speaker?
The HS code for Raw speaker is 851829 (Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures). The HS code for a raw speaker (loudspeaker driver not in an enclosure) is 851829.
How do I classify Raw speaker for customs?
Raw speaker is classified under HS code 851829 — Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include speakers for automotive use?
Yes, if the automotive speakers are imported as individual drivers without a custom enclosure or housing, they fall under 851829.
Which countries are the top exporters of raw speaker (HS 851829)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851829 (the code used for raw speaker) 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 raw speaker (HS 851829)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851829 (the code used for raw speaker) 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.
Is the HS code for Raw speaker the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851829 for Raw speaker 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 raw speaker in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 851829 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for raw speaker depends on the product's details: 8518.29.10 (Piezoelectric loudspeakers for telephones), 8518.29.90 (Other unmounted loudspeakers).