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U.S. imports of headphones, earphones & combined microphone/speaker sets (HS 851830) totaled $567.5M in April 2026, traded with 49 countries.
Importers of Headphones, Earphones & Combined Microphone/Speaker Sets paid $46.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $460.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Headphones, Earphones & Combined Microphone/Speaker Sets imports of $567.5M in April 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $457.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGoods under this heading are heavily exposed to Section 301 tariffs when sourced from China, making Vietnam the leading US supplier — a shift that reflects deliberate supply-chain diversification by major consumer-electronics brands. The US schedule splits the heading into telephone handsets (8518301000) and all other headphones, earphones, and combined microphone/speaker sets (8518302000), a distinction that affects both duty treatment and FCC regulatory classification. Products ranging from professional studio monitors to true-wireless earbuds fall here, so correct classification between the two tariff lines is critical for importers managing landed-cost calculations. Thailand and Malaysia round out the top supplier tier, reflecting regional manufacturing clusters for audio OEM production.
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8518301000 is reserved for telephone handsets — devices designed primarily for two-way voice communication in a telephone system. True-wireless earbuds, gaming headsets, and general-purpose earphones with built-in microphones that are not telephone handsets fall under 8518302000. The key classification test is the primary function and design intent of the article, not merely the presence of a microphone.
No. Section 301 additional tariffs apply specifically to goods of Chinese origin. Headphones and earphones manufactured in Vietnam and meeting origin rules are not subject to Section 301 measures, which is a primary reason Vietnam has become the leading US supplier under this heading.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8518302000 | HEADPHONES,EARPHONES, MICROPHONE/SPEAKER, NESOI | $566.6M | 9.98% | $45.9M |
| 8518301000 | TELEPHONE HANDSETS | $938K | 17.18% | $112K |
HEADPHONES,EARPHONES, MICROPHONE/SPEAKER, NESOI
TELEPHONE HANDSETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8518302000 | HEADPHONES,EARPHONES, MICROPHONE/SPEAKER, NESOI | $74.8M |
| 8518301000 | TELEPHONE HANDSETS | $7.0M |
HEADPHONES,EARPHONES, MICROPHONE/SPEAKER, NESOI
1.0M no
TELEPHONE HANDSETS
60.9K no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $155.3M | $24.5M | -$130.8M |
| Tennessee | $110.9M | $2.1M | -$108.8M |
| Indiana | $84.6M | $1.8M | -$82.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $275.9M | $1.9M | -$274.1M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $96.2M | $894K | -$95.3M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $79.1M | $13.2M | -$65.9M |