U.S. imports of Audio-Frequency Electric Amplifiers (SITC 76425) totaled $90.8M in August 2026, imported from 61 countries.
Importers of Audio-Frequency Electric Amplifiers paid $5.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.30% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAudio-frequency amplifiers — covering everything from phono preamps and instrument amplifiers to high-power professional touring amplifiers — are classified here when they amplify audio-band signals but are not presented as complete sound amplifier sets. The distinction between a standalone amplifier module and a complete amplifier set (SITC 76426) is commercially significant because it affects both classification and the applicable duty treatment. Guitar amplifier heads, rack-mount power amplifiers, and studio monitor amplifiers are typical trade items in this category.
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4.3K import shipments a month
An audio-frequency amplifier is the amplifying unit alone — the electronic stage that boosts the signal. An electric sound amplifier set combines the amplifier with additional components (such as a preamplifier, tone controls, and power supply) presented as a functional system. When the amplifier is sold as a self-contained, ready-to-use system rather than a standalone amplifying stage, it is more likely to fall under the amplifier set heading.
A guitar combo that integrates an amplifier circuit and a loudspeaker in a single enclosure is generally classified as an electric sound amplifier set or as audio-frequency amplifier apparatus rather than as a loudspeaker enclosure, because the amplifying function is the essential character. The specific HTS subheading should be confirmed based on the product's technical specifications.
Basic heading 168 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 76425 · $90.8M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Thailand together supply 64% of it. China pays 36.8% duty; Mexico 1.1%.
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$90.8MYoY · free account
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$47.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.0B of Audio-Frequency Electric Amplifiers.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.