HS Code for In Ear Monitors
The HS code for in ear monitors is 8518.30 (Headphones and earphones). In the United States, the full 10-digit HTS code is 8518.30.10.00, and goods made in China currently carry a stacked ad-valorem duty of about 20.0% once Section 301, 232 and 122 measures are applied.
Code variants for in ear monitors
Classification changes with material, power and construction. Pick the row that matches your product — each code links to its full tariff breakdown.
| Variant | HS6 | Why | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless / Bluetooth earphones | 8518.30 | Classified under 8518.30 (earphones/headphones) whether or not a microphone is included. | 8518.30.10.00 → |
| Wired earphones | 8518.30 | Wired earphones are classified under 8518.30 as well. | 8518.30.10.00 → |
| Charging case cable | 8544.42 | A USB cable included with the item is classified under 8544.42 (electric conductor fitted with connectors). | 8544.42.10.00 → |
US duty stack for in ear monitors (made in China)
Classification Receipt
8518.30.10.00
Headphones and earphones
| MFN base rate (Col. 1 General)Source: USITC HTS 2026 · effective 2026-01-01 | 0.0% |
| Section 301 · List 4A (China origin — list scope approximated by chapter, official list prevails)Source: USTR · Section 301 · effective 2020-02-14 | +7.5% |
| Section 301 · Forced labour 12.5% (Annex II exclusions not yet parsed)Source: USTR · Section 301 (forced labour) · effective 2026-07-24 | +12.5% |
| Total ad valorem (× customs value) | 20.0% |
✓ Computed by the rule engine · every line carries its official source · plus MPF 0.3464% + HMF 0.125% (ocean)HTS-2026-Rev.11 · US ← CN
Example lane: China → US. Other origins and landed cost: landed-cost calculator. Full code detail: 8518.30.10.00 →
FAQ
- What is the HS code for in ear monitors?
- 8518.30 (Headphones and earphones). The 10-digit US HTS code is 8518.30.10.00. Always confirm against the exact material and function of your product.
- What is the US import duty for in ear monitors from China?
- About 20.0% ad valorem when stacked: MFN base rate (Col. 1 General) 0.0%; Section 301 · List 4A (China origin — list scope approximated by chapter, official list prevails) 7.5%; Section 301 · Forced labour 12.5% (Annex II exclusions not yet parsed) 12.5%. Each line links to its official source and effective date. Federal MPF/HMF are additional.
- Do different versions of in ear monitors use different HS codes?
- Yes. Wireless / Bluetooth earphones → 8518.30; Wired earphones → 8518.30; Charging case cable → 8544.42. Material and construction change the classification, so pick the row that matches your product.
- Where does this HS code data come from?
- US HTS 2026 (USITC), Section 301 (USTR), Section 232 (BIS) and Section 122 (Federal Register). Every rate carries a source_url and effective_from. Current build uses a structurally-real sample dataset.
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