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UK commodity code for headphones

The UK commodity code for headphones falls under heading 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. The specific 10-digit UK codes are listed below.

UK commodity codes for headphones

International equivalents for headphones

RegionCode systemHeading
🌐 Global (WCO)Harmonized System (HS)8518
🇺🇸 United StatesHTS8518.10.40.00
🇪🇺 European UnionCN/TARIC8518.10.00.10

Where it sits in the hierarchy

Chapter 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 → Heading 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

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FAQ

What is the UK commodity code for headphones? The heading is 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). Choose the specific 10-digit code above that best matches your goods when completing a UK customs declaration.

What is a commodity code? A commodity code is the UK's 10-digit import/export classification number, based on the global 6-digit HS system but extended for UK tariff and VAT purposes.

Where can I verify this commodity code? Always confirm with the UK Trade Tariff or consult a customs broker.

Also see: Global HS code for headphones · US HTS code for headphones

Beta — data is for general reference only and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Always verify with HMRC or the UK Trade Tariff before making import/export decisions.