HS Code for Speaker

Loudspeakers are classified under HS code 8518.21 when they consist of a single loudspeaker mounted in its enclosure. This classification is found in Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof. Heading 8518 includes microphones, loudspeakers, headphones, and audio-frequency electric amplifiers. The subheading 8518.21 is specific to the configuration of the speaker system. To qualify for this code, the unit must contain only one speaker driver (the transducer that converts electrical signals into sound) within a single cabinet or housing. This classification is based on the physical assembly and the number of drive units present in the enclosure, which is a common metric for categorizing audio output hardware in international trade. If the enclosure contains multiple drivers (such as a woofer and a tweeter), it moves to a different subheading. The presence of a built-in amplifier (active speakers) does not necessarily change the classification from 8518, provided the primary function remains that of a loudspeaker. However, if the unit includes a radio receiver or sound recording/reproduction apparatus, it may be classified elsewhere.

Products Included

• Single-driver bookshelf speakers
• Standalone subwoofers (single driver)
• Single-unit smart speakers (without playback/radio)
• Single-driver ceiling or wall-mounted speakers in housings
• Portable single-driver Bluetooth speakers

Common Misclassification

Speakers are often misclassified under 8518.22 if they contain multiple drivers in the same enclosure, or 8518.29 if the speakers are not mounted in an enclosure (bare drivers). Another common error is classifying speakers with integrated FM radios or USB playback under 8519 or 8527. If the device is primarily a music player with built-in speakers, it should not be under 8518.21.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Speaker?

A single loudspeaker mounted in its enclosure is classified under HS code 8518.21.

What code is used for a pair of stereo speakers?

If the speakers are imported as a set where each enclosure contains multiple drivers, they are classified under 8518.22. If they are single-driver units, they may still fall under 8518.21.