GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 8518.30
8518.30.90.00.02: Other headphone and earphone, whether or not combine with a microphone, and sets consisting of microphone and one or more loudspeaker - Earphones without microphone
Headphones and earphones
✓ 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
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free – 50% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 25% 
USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 3% 
Brazil 18% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 20% – 35% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 27.5% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free – 8% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 4% 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line GCC lines: 8518.30
- 8518.30.10.00.00headphones for line telephones
- 8518.30.90.00.01Other headphone and earphone, whether or not combine with a microphone, and sets consisting of microphone and one or more loudspeaker - Headphones without microphone
- 8518.30.90.00.02Other headphone and earphone, whether or not combine with a microphone, and sets consisting of microphone and one or more loudspeaker - Earphones without microphone
- 8518.30.90.00.03Other headphone and earphone, whether or not combine with a microphone, and sets consisting of microphone and one or more loudspeaker - Earphones include microphone and speakerphone
- 8518.30.90.00.04Other headphone and earphone, whether or not combine with a microphone, and sets consisting of microphone and one or more loudspeaker - wired headphones
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.
- N360804 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a headphone assembly from the Philippines.
- N356066 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an ear cup module for an aviation headset from the Philippines
- N356067 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of aviation headsets from the Philippines
- H346387 U.S. CBP
Tariff classification of a wireless stereo headset with microphone and a USB dongle transceiver from China; mobile phone handsets, batteries, and wireless earphones imported together; wireless earbuds from China; revocation of HQ H251033 and NY N308565; modification of HQ H245902
- 600013115 HMRC
Wireless earphones designed to be inserted into the auditory canal with 2 sizes of tips included. They channel sound directly into or very close to the wearer's ear canal, making it ideal for listening to music, podcasts, audiobooks, phone calls, or the sound from videos without disturbing others…
- 600012834 HMRC
The product is a wireless headphones with adjustable headband that covers the ears. These are designed to work with mobile phones or any other device with a phone functionality. The headphones have a feature integrated on ear control, to manage and accept or end phone calls. You can also redial or…
- 600012835 HMRC
The product is wireless earphones with adjustable ear hooks to give a secure fit and are lightweight. These are designed to work with mobile phones or any other device with a phone functionality. The earphones have a feature integrated on ear control, to manage and accept or end phone calls. You…
- 600012143 HMRC
The product is wireless earphones with adjustable ear hooks to give a secure fit and are lightweight. These are designed to work with mobile phones or any other device with a phone functionality. The earphones have a feature integrated on ear control, to manage and accept or end phone calls. You…
24 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, 8518.30.90.00.02 is one of 5 lines under subheading 8518.30, headphones and earphones.
The customs duty is free, 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 0%–50%, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 0%–15%, the Brazil duty is 18%, the Argentina duty is 20%–35%, 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 0%–8% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
The GCC states imported goods of subheading 8518.30 worth US$828m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 8518.30.90.00.02?
The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is free; 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 8518.30 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$216m), followed by the United States.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.