Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment; parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518
HS v2022 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 vital role in the broader electronics and telecommunications sectors, enabling effective communication, entertainment, and multimedia applications. The products classified under this code are essential components in a wide array of consumer and professional devices, contributing to the growth and development of the global economy.
Production process
The production of 851890 items typically involves a combination of precision engineering, advanced electronics, and specialized manufacturing processes. Key steps may include the fabrication of transducer components, the assembly of circuit boards and housing, and the integration of various electronic and mechanical parts. Automated assembly lines, computer-controlled machinery, and strict quality control measures are often employed to ensure the consistent production of high-performance audio equipment.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the 851890 industry include a range of raw materials, such as 7225 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, 8548 Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators, and 8541 (Diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices; photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezo-electric crystals). Additionally, specialized machinery, precision tools, and advanced electronics components are essential for the manufacturing process.
Production outputs
The 851890 industry produces a wide range of audio equipment, including microphones, headphones, earphones, and amplifiers, which are used in various applications, such as 8525 Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; digital cameras and video camera recorders, 8527 Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock, and 8528 Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus. These products are crucial for enabling effective communication, entertainment, and multimedia experiences across a diverse range of industries and consumer markets.
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 version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 851890.
Family tree for microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment; parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/85'>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/v2022/8518'>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/v2022/851890'>851890: Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment; parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518</a>"] B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851810'>851810: Microphones and stands therefor</a>"] B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851821'>851821: Loudspeakers; single, mounted in their enclosures</a>"] B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851822'>851822: Loudspeakers; multiple, mounted in the same enclosure</a>"] B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851829'>851829: Loudspeakers; not mounted in their enclosures</a>"] B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851830'>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/v2022/851840'>851840: Amplifiers; audio-frequency electric</a>"] B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851850'>851850: Amplifier sets; electric sound</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level6 class D level6 class E level6 class F level6 class G level6 class H level6 class I level6 class J level6 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight