Vietnam origin · HTS candidates
Bluetooth speaker import duty from Vietnam
Find US HTS candidates for bluetooth speaker from Vietnam, then check the current MFN and Chapter 99 stack. Vietnam-origin goods typically avoid Section 301, but AD/CVD and reciprocal rules may still apply.
Quick answer
9506.91.00
At a $10,000 customs value, the current Vietnam-origin total rate is about 4.6% ($460).
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.
Vietnam origin context
Vietnam has emerged as a top-three alternative origin for portable consumer audio since 2019, anchored by Samsung's Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen complexes plus FDI-driven Tier-2 audio assemblers in Binh Duong. Vietnam-origin goods miss the Section 301 9903.88.15 overlay that hits China-origin Bluetooth speaker codes under 8518.21 / 8518.22. The critical risk is substantial transformation — pure SKD/CKD repacking in Vietnam does not change CBP-determined origin from China. Confirm BOM-level transformation, value-add ≥35%, and Vietnam invoice trail before claiming Vietnam origin at entry.
US HTS candidates
| HTS candidate | Description | General rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9506.91.00 | Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics; parts and accessories thereof | 4.6% | Calc |
| 8518.50.00.00 | Electric sound amplifier sets | 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 |
| 8518.10.40.00 | Microphones having a frequency range of 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz with a diameter of not exceeding 10 mm and a height not exceeding 3 mm, for telecommunication use | Free | Calc |
| 8519.89.10.00 | Without loudspeaker | Free | Calc |
| 8527.12.00.00 | Pocket-size radio cassette players | Free | Calc |
Origin comparison
Total duty rate at $10,000 customs value across Vietnam and alternative origins on the same HTS candidate. Chapter 99 overlays (Section 301, IEEPA, reciprocal) apply per-origin automatically.
| Origin | Total rate | Duty on $10K | vs this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam (current) | 4.6% | $460 | — |
| Mexico | 4.6% | $460 | $0 |
| India | 4.6% | $460 | $0 |
| Thailand | 4.6% | $460 | $0 |
| China | 12.1% | $1,210 | +$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 Vietnam?
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 Vietnam and China origins.
Does Vietnam origin trigger Section 301?
Typically no. Section 301 (9903.88.x) is China-origin only. If processing in Vietnam does not amount to substantial transformation, CBP can still rule the goods China-origin at entry. AD/CVD, reciprocal, and Section 232 may apply to Vietnam independently.