GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 8518.21
8518.21.00.00.00: Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures.
Single loudspeakers in enclosures
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026
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Importing into GCC
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
8518.21 Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures
UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 4.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 8% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N358350 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of four assistive telecommunication devices from China
- N356368 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a Boom Mic from the Philippines.
- N356068 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a speaker assembly from the Philippines
- H319100 U.S. CBP
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 3802-20-104253; Tariff classification and applicability of Section 301 trade remedies to smart speakers and smart displays from China
- 600012149 HMRC
The product is a waterproof portable speaker that is designed for wireless music/audio streaming via Bluetooth. It is encased in a rubber housing. The specifications include: Output power 20w Dynamic frequency response range 65 Hz - 20k Hz Dimensions 18x7.4x6.9cm Weight 0.54kg Waterproof IPX7…
- 600010141 HMRC
Waterproof portable speaker that is designed for wireless music/audio streaming via Bluetooth, with a built-in microphone and speakerphone with voice assistant integration for hands-free phone calls. The speaker can connect up to three smartphones or electronic tablets. It has an audio 3.5mm input…
- 600009915 HMRC
A Bluetooth Speaker designed to reproduce audio when connected to a mobile phone or computer via Bluetooth. Specifications: Output power 20w Dynamic frequency response range 65 Hz - 20k Hz Dimensions 18x7.4x6.9cm Weight 0.54kg It is Waterproof IPX7 10 hours playtime Charging time 3 hours It is…
- 600009183 HMRC
A single speaker Audio Sub Woofer slightly off-cubed in shape it is designed for reproduction of bass frequency in audio. It is manufactured from MDF with walnut veneered top and bottom panels and cloth covered cabinet. It is mains powered with an Internal amplifier 100W class D. It has a Passive…
16 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
HS code 8518.21.00.00.00 is a line of the GCC Common Customs Tariff under HS subheading 8518.21 (single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures).
The customs duty is 5%, and quantities are declared in Pieces/Units.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is 4.5%, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 15%, the Brazil duty is 20%, the Argentina duty is 20%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 8% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
The GCC states imported goods of subheading 8518.21 worth US$107m in 2024; the largest supplier was China, and the United Kingdom ranked 6th with US$2m.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 8518.21.00.00.00?
The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is 5%; the supplementary unit is Pieces/Units. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does the GCC import these goods from?
For subheading 8518.21 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$61m), followed by Hong Kong SAR China.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.