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U.S. imports of stereo equipment & related audio electronics (End-Use 41210) totaled $922.2M in April 2026, traded with 63 countries.
Importers of Stereo Equipment & Related Audio Electronics paid $77.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $728.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Stereo Equipment & Related Audio Electronics imports of $922.2M in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $789.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataConsumer and professional audio equipment — including receivers, amplifiers, turntables, and integrated stereo systems — enters the US market under end-use category 41210, which captures a broad range of sound-reproduction hardware. Classification within the HTS schedule depends on the device's primary function (e.g., amplifier versus combined unit), and certain consumer electronics from key Asian manufacturing hubs are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify whether individual components or finished assemblies are being entered, as the distinction affects both duty treatment and valuation methodology.
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CBP generally looks at whether the goods are imported as a functional unit presented together versus discrete components shipped separately. A complete stereo system presented as a set may be classified under a single HTS heading using GRI 3(b) (essential character), while individual amplifiers, tuners, or speakers are each classified by their own function. Consulting a licensed customs broker before shipment is strongly recommended.
Many consumer audio electronics manufactured in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. The specific rate and list applicability depend on the precise 10-digit HTS classification of the article. Importers should confirm the applicable list and any granted exclusions with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
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