U.S. imports of Electric Sound Amplifier Sets (HS 851850) totaled $8.3M in August 2026, imported from 47 countries.
Importers of Electric Sound Amplifier Sets paid $976K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.59% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectric sound amplifier sets — integrated systems combining amplification with associated components sold as a unit — occupy a single tariff line (8518500000), simplifying classification but placing the burden on importers to confirm that the imported article constitutes a 'set' rather than individual components. Italy leads US supply under this heading, a notable distinction from the broader audio electronics market and a reflection of Italy's premium professional and audiophile amplifier manufacturing heritage. China and Germany are also significant sources. Goods from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, while the European supplier base is not, creating meaningful landed-cost differentials depending on origin.
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456 import shipments a month
Customs authorities generally apply the GRI 3(b) 'sets put up for retail sale' standard: the goods must consist of at least two different articles classifiable in different headings, be put up together to meet a specific need, and be packaged for direct sale to the end user. An amplifier sold with its power supply, speaker crossover, and control unit as a retail-packaged system is a strong candidate; loose components shipped together for assembly typically are not.
Italy has a well-established cluster of manufacturers producing high-end professional and audiophile amplifier systems — brands serving concert touring, broadcast, and premium home-audio markets. This specialization in integrated, high-performance sets distinguishes Italian supply from the higher-volume consumer electronics production concentrated in Asia.
Subheading 8 of 8 in heading 8518
Subheading 851850 · $8.3M of $835.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $93.9M of Electric Sound Amplifier Sets and exported $90.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 37.1% duty; Canada 0.6%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
14.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.59% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8518500000 | Electric Sound Amplifier Sets | $8.4M | 11.59% | 85.34% | $976K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8518500000 | Electric Sound Amplifier Sets | $7.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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