Import duty on headphones and earphones (incl. wireless earbuds)
Goods under HS 8518.30 are classed as "Microphones 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" in the official UK tariff. The table shows the general duty rate range in each destination, taken from the official tariff lines under this code.
The range is the lowest to the highest rate among the tariff lines under this code. Which line applies depends on the exact goods; confirm the classification with a licensed customs broker.
| Destination | General duty rate range | Tariff lines | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0% | 2 | 2026-10-02 |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2 | 2026-10-02 |
| European Union | 0% | 1 | 2026-10-02 |
| Canada | 0% | 3 | 2026-10-02 |
| Japan | 0% | 1 | 2026-10-02 |
* Some tariff lines carry a specific or compound duty that is not included in the range.