China origin · HTS candidates
Bluetooth speaker import duty from China
Find US HTS candidates for Bluetooth speakers from China, then estimate MFN, Section 301 and other Chapter 99 duty layers.
Quick answer
8518.21.00.00
At a $10,000 customs value, the current China-origin total rate is about 20.0% ($2,000).
Classification risk & HTS split
Bluetooth speakers split between battery-powered portable units (HTS 8518.22, microphone-and-speaker combinations) and AC-powered tabletop speakers (8518.21, single speaker mounted in enclosure). Loudspeaker driver count, integrated amplifier wattage, and whether the unit has a built-in FM/AM receiver each shift the binding subheading; misclassification between 8518.22 and 8519.81 (audio reproducing apparatus) is the most common entry error for Bluetooth speakers with SD-card or USB playback.
US HTS candidates
| HTS candidate | Description | General rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8518.21.00.00 | Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures | Free | Calc |
| 8518.22.00.00 | Multiple loudspeakers, mounted in the same enclosure | Free | Calc |
| 8518.29.40.00 | Without housing, having a frequency range of 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz with a diameter of not exceeding 50 mm, for telecommunication use | Free | Calc |
| 8518.29.80.00 | Other | Free | Calc |
| 8518.29 | Other: | — | Calc |
Origin comparison
Total duty rate at $10,000 customs value across China and alternative origins on the same HTS candidate. Chapter 99 overlays such as Section 301 apply per-origin automatically.
| Origin | Total rate | Duty on $10K | vs this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (current) | 20.0% | $2,000 | — |
| Mexico | 10.0% | $1,000 | −$1,000 |
| India | 10.0% | $1,000 | −$1,000 |
| Vietnam | 12.5% | $1,250 | −$750 |
| Thailand | 12.5% | $1,250 | −$750 |
Confirm before using a rate
- speaker type and enclosure
- Bluetooth-only vs. radio receiver
- with amplifier or without amplifier
This page provides candidates and reference math, not a CBP ruling. CBP makes the binding classification and duty determination at entry; AD/CVD, exclusions, and product facts still need separate review.
Other origin variants for this product
FAQ
How do I find the US HTS code for bluetooth speaker from China?
Start from the product name or local HS code, anchor on HS6, then compare US HTS candidate descriptions. Bluetooth speaker can split after HS6 by material, use, construction, or function; the applicable Chapter 99 overlays differ between China and China origins.
Does China origin trigger Section 301?
Yes. Section 301 (9903.88.x) stacks on top of MFN for China-origin goods; the active subheading list is maintained by USTR.