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Product classification guide

Headphones and earphones: HS code 851830

HS 851830 covers headphones and earphones, including models combined with a microphone. National tariffs may split ordinary consumer headsets from telephone handsets or equipment for civil aircraft.

Tariff evidence checked against the published data snapshot from 20 June 2026.

Current MFN rates by destination

These are the base most-favoured-nation rates found on exact HS 851830 national lines. A range means the destination uses more detailed product splits below six digits.

Verified base-rate evidence for Headphones and earphones
Destination MFN rate National lines
United Kingdom 0% 2
United States 0% 2
European Union 0% 1
Australia 0% to 5% 2
Canada 0% 3

Do not declare at six digits alone. Open the destination page and match the detailed national description. Origin preferences and trade remedies are separate.

Does HS 851830 fit the product?

Usually includes

  • Wired and wireless headphones
  • Earbuds and earphones
  • Headsets with a microphone

Check another heading for

  • Separate microphones
  • Standalone loudspeakers
  • Hearing aids

Classification questions to answer

  1. Is the microphone built into the headset?
  2. Is the product a telephone handset rather than a headset?
  3. Is it specially designed for civil aircraft?

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