Product classification
HS code for Speaker: 8518.21
Loudspeakers, single, mounted in their enclosures.
Classification of speaker under HS 8518.21
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8518.21
- JBL Flip 6
- Sonos One
- KRK Rokit 5
- Bose SoundLink Revolve
- Amazon Echo Dot.
Codes often confused with 8518.21
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851821 (the code used for speaker), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851821 (the code used for speaker) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 851821, not only speaker.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.6B 51% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$446M 8.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $319M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $5.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $865M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $351M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $232M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $4.6B 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 code for speaker
Brazil classifies speaker under NCM 8518.21.00: HS 8518.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about speaker
What is the HS code for Speaker?
The HS code for Speaker is 851821 (Loudspeakers; single, mounted in their enclosures). A single loudspeaker mounted in its enclosure is classified under HS code 8518.21.
How do I classify Speaker for customs?
Speaker is classified under HS code 851821 — Loudspeakers; single, mounted in their enclosures. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of speaker (HS 851821)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851821 (the code used for speaker) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 51% of world exports), Vietnam (about $446M) and the United States ($319M). World exports came to about $5.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of speaker (HS 851821)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851821 (the code used for speaker) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($865M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($351M) and Mexico ($232M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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 Speaker the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851821 for 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 speaker in Brazil?
In Brazil, speaker (HS 851821) is classified under NCM 8518.21.00.