HS 8518 — Microphones and stands therefor
HS heading 8518 (Microphones and stands therefor) spans 8 products in U.S. import records, with 290,101 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported are Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers, Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures, other, and Electric sound amplifier sets.
Part of Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and television apparatus
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/heading/8518
Products under this heading
| HS | Product | Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| 851830 | Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers | 90,860 |
| 851829 | Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures, other | 58,098 |
| 851850 | Electric sound amplifier sets | 38,220 |
| 851822 | Multiple loudspeakers, mounted in the same enclosure | 29,267 |
| 851840 | Audio-frequency electric amplifiers | 28,692 |
| 851821 | Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures | 21,302 |
| 851890 | Parts of microphones and stands therefor | 16,217 |
| 851810 | Microphones and stands therefor | 7,445 |
Frequently asked questions about HS 8518
What is HS code 8518?
HS 8518 covers microphones and stands therefor. It is a 4-digit heading in chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and television apparatus) of the Harmonized System, with 8 six-digit subheadings that appear in U.S. import records.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS 8518?
ImportDoor has 290,101 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under HS heading 8518, updated monthly.
What is the most imported product under HS 8518?
Headphones and earphones (HS 851830) leads with 90,860 shipments, followed by Loudspeakers (HS 851829) and Electric sound amplifier sets (HS 851850).