HS code for microphone
The U.S. HS code for a microphone is usually 8518.10.80.30 (usb condenser), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB condenser | 8518.10.80.30 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8518.10.80.30: Microphones and stands therefor / Microphones
What decides the code
A USB condenser microphone is classified as a microphone under heading 8518, specifically in subheading 8518.10.80.30.
- The product is a microphone, which places it in heading 8518 covering microphones and stands therefor.
- It is a condenser type, which falls under subheading 8518.10 for microphones and stands.
- USB connection and power source do not change the heading, so the article stays in 8518.10.80.30.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a USB microphone under 8517 as computer input equipment is wrong because heading 8518 specifically covers microphones.
- Classifying it under 8543 as an electrical machine with individual function is wrong because heading 8518 names microphones directly.
- Classifying it under 8518.22 as a multiple loudspeaker is wrong because the product is a microphone, not a loudspeaker.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8518.10.80.30, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- USB condenser
- CN 8518 10 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a microphone?
The U.S. HTS code for a microphone is usually 8518.10.80.30 (usb condenser). The first six digits, 8518.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a microphone from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8518.10.80.30 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 8518.10.80.30Microphones and stands therefor / Microphones
- Heading 8518Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets; parts thereof
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.