Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "85" represent Electrical Machinery and Parts.

Specifically, this major category includes the following:

• Electrical Machinery and Equipment: Includes generators, transformers, electric motors, electromagnets, electric lamps, lighting equipment, electric heating equipment, electric power measuring instruments, electric power protection devices, cables, switches, sockets, etc.
• Radio, Television, and Communication Equipment: Includes radio receivers, televisions, cameras, telephones, telegraph machines, radars, communication equipment, etc.
• Electronic Equipment: Includes electron tubes, semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, electronic components, electronic computers, automatic data processing equipment, etc.
• Related Parts: Includes parts and accessories of the aforementioned equipment.

Reason for Classification:

This major category is classified based on the function and use of the product. Products under Chapter 85 are related to the generation, transmission, conversion, control, and application of electric power, or the processing and communication of information using electric power.

In simple terms, any product that involves electricity, electronics, or communication functions is typically classified under Chapter 85.

To more accurately determine the specific HS code for a product, it is necessary to look at the subsequent digits.

The first four digits explanation: 8518: Microphones and microphone stands; speakers, whether or not mounted in a housing; headphones and headsets, whether or not combined with a microphone, and devices consisting of a microphone and at least one speaker; audio frequency electric amplifiers; sets of electric sound amplifiers; their parts.

The six-digit explanation: HS code: 8518.90

Classification: Microphones and microphone stands; speakers, whether or not mounted in a housing; headphones and headsets, whether or not combined with a microphone, and devices consisting of a microphone and at least one speaker; audio frequency electric amplifiers; sets of electric sound amplifiers; their parts: --> Parts: --> Other: --> Other

Meaning: This HS code covers microphones, speakers, headphones, headsets, audio amplifiers, and their parts, especially parts under the "Other" category.

The 8-10 digit explanation: HS code: 8518906000 Classification: Microphones and microphone stands; speakers, whether or not mounted in a housing; headphones and headsets, whether or not combined with a microphone, and devices consisting of a microphone and at least one speaker; audio frequency electric amplifiers; sets of electric sound amplifiers; their parts: --> Parts: --> Other: --> 8518.10.40 or 8518.29.40 subheading goods' printed circuit components. Explanation: This HS code belongs to the parts of microphones and microphone stands, speakers, headphones, and related audio equipment, specifically printed circuit components of goods under the subheadings 8518.10.40 or 8518.29.40.

Examples of products: * Printed circuit board (PCB) for a microphone * Circuit board for a speaker * Amplifier circuit board for headphones * Component parts for a microphone and speaker set * Circuit board for an audio frequency amplifier