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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of microphones and microphone stands (SITC 76421) totaled $43.9M in April 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of Microphones and Microphone Stands paid $3.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $25.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Microphones and Microphone Stands imports of $43.9M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $39.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMicrophones — whether dynamic, condenser, ribbon, or MEMS-based — serve professional audio production, broadcast, conferencing, and consumer electronics markets, making this a widely traded category with strong demand from both OEM assemblers and end-use buyers. Classification distinctions turn on transducer technology and intended application, which can affect which HTS subheading applies and whether Section 301 measures are triggered for shipments from certain origins. Stands and mounting hardware are classified together with the microphones they accompany when imported as a set.
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When imported together as a set, stands are generally classified with the microphone under the same heading. If imported separately, stands may fall under a different HTS subheading for parts or accessories of audio equipment, so importers should confirm the classification of standalone stand shipments with a licensed customs broker.
Dynamic, condenser, ribbon, and MEMS microphones all fall within the same broad SITC category, but at the HTS 10-digit level the specific subheading can vary by design or intended use (e.g., telephone handset microphones vs. studio microphones). Accurate technical documentation describing the transducer principle is essential for correct entry.
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