Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment; parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518

HS v2017 Code: 851890

About microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment; parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518

hs code 851890 covers a diverse range of audio equipment, including microphones, headphones, earphones, and amplifiers. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader electronics and telecommunications sectors, enabling effective communication, entertainment, and multimedia applications. The products under this code are essential for both personal and professional use, spanning a wide range of industries, from music and broadcasting to teleconferencing and smart home technologies.

Production process

The production of the equipment covered by hs code 851890 typically involves a combination of precision engineering, advanced electronics, and specialized manufacturing processes. Key steps may include the fabrication of components, such as diaphragms, voice coils, and housings, followed by the assembly and integration of these parts into the final products. Automated assembly lines, computer-controlled machinery, and rigorous quality control measures are often employed to ensure consistent performance and reliability.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the equipment under hs code 851890 include a variety of raw materials, such as plastics, metals, and electronic components. Specialized machinery, including injection molding machines, printed circuit board (PCB) assembly equipment, and precision testing instruments, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor, including electrical and mechanical engineers, technicians, and assembly workers, is necessary to design, assemble, and test the final products.

Production outputs

The equipment covered by hs code 851890 is primarily used as input for a wide range of industries, including 851810 Microphones and stands, 851821 Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures, 851822 Multiple loudspeakers, mounted in the same enclosure, 851829 Loudspeakers, n.e.s., and 851830 Headphones, earphones and combined microphone/speaker sets. These products are essential for enabling effective communication, entertainment, and multimedia applications across various sectors, such as music, broadcasting, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.

Revisions to 851890

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 851890. The most recent 1 version of this code (851890) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 851890 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment; parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518

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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/v2017/851890'>851890: Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment; parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518</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/v2017/851829'>851829: Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851840'>851840: Amplifiers; audio-frequency electric</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851850'>851850: Amplifier sets; electric sound</a>"]

    

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