Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures

HS v2017 Code: 851829

About loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures

hs code 851829 covers the import and export of loudspeakers that are not mounted in their enclosures. This is a crucial component of the broader audio equipment and electronics industry, which plays a vital role in the global economy by enabling communication, entertainment, and technological advancement. Loudspeakers are essential for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to professional audio systems, making this a significant and dynamic sector within international trade.

Production process

The production of loudspeakers not mounted in their enclosures typically involves several key steps. First, the core components, such as the diaphragm, voice coil, and magnet assembly, are manufactured. These are then assembled into the loudspeaker unit, which may undergo further tuning and testing to ensure optimal performance. The final step is the packaging and preparation for distribution, ensuring the loudspeakers are protected during transportation and storage.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of loudspeakers under hs code 851829 include raw materials such as plastics, metals, and electronic components. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as precision assembly tools and testing apparatus, are also essential. Additionally, skilled labor, including engineers and technicians, is necessary to design, manufacture, and quality-control the loudspeaker units.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the loudspeaker units themselves, which are then incorporated into a wide range of audio equipment and systems. These may include 851821 Loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures, 851830 Headphones, earphones and combined microphone/speaker sets, and 852872 Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock, among others. The loudspeakers produced under hs code 851829 are a crucial component in the broader audio and electronics supply chain.

Revisions to 851829

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 851829. The most recent 1 version of this code (851829) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 851829 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8518'>8518: Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851829'>851829: Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851810'>851810: Microphones and stands therefor</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851821'>851821: Loudspeakers; single, mounted in their enclosures</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851822'>851822: Loudspeakers; multiple, mounted in the same enclosure</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851830'>851830: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851840'>851840: Amplifiers; audio-frequency electric</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851850'>851850: Amplifier sets; electric sound</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851890'>851890: Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment; parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518</a>"]

    

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