Verified tariff evidence · HS 851830

Headphones and earphones import duty in European Union

The exact HS 851830 national lines in this evidence set show a base MFN rate of 0%. The detailed destination code and product description decide which line applies.

Tariff snapshot checked 20 June 2026; source and line details are shown below.

The short answer

Base MFN duty: 0%
National tariff lines found: 1 exact-HS6 line
Import tax input: Import VAT applies under the relevant EU member-state VAT schedule.
Tariff source: EU Combined Nomenclature and Common Customs Tariff (2026)

This is not an all-in rate. Origin preferences, anti-dumping or other trade measures, excise, quotas, entry fees and broker charges are not included in the MFN figure.

National tariff lines under HS 851830

Match the physical product to the wording, not just the six-digit heading. A rate range exists when the national schedule divides the heading by use, construction, material or another feature.

European Union MFN lines extracted from EU Combined Nomenclature and Common Customs Tariff
National code	Official description	MFN rate
`8518.30.00`	Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers	0%

Classification checks for headphones and earphones

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.

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

See what HS 851830 includes and excludes.

Worked import-cost example

This illustration uses €1,000.00 of goods, €75.00 shipping and €25.00 insurance. The illustration treats goods, shipping and insurance to the EU border as the planning customs value.

Effect of the evidenced MFN line on the example shipment
Scenario	Rate	Duty	Import tax	Illustrative total
Evidenced base rate	0%	€0.00	Use member-state rate	Duty-only total shown below

Goods, shipping, insurance and duty total €1,100.00 before destination import VAT.

Tax limitation: No single EU import VAT rate exists. The worked total therefore stops at duty; use the rate and rules of the member state of import.

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Estimated import cost

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Customs value€1,100.00

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Evidence and official sources

Classification and base MFN tariff EU Combined Nomenclature and Common Customs Tariff
Exact HS 851830 rows; reference year 2026.
Import tax European Commission VAT rates
Import VAT applies under the relevant EU member-state VAT schedule.

Evidence snapshot: 2026-06-20T15:36:38.213Z. The source may have changed after that date, so check it again before placing an order or making a declaration.