8518 29Select TARIC subcode
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Available TARIC subcodes: 2
Definition and scope of subheading 8518 29
Subheading 8518 29 covers other loudspeakers not classified under 8518 21 (single in enclosure) or 8518 22 (multiple in enclosure). The scope includes primarily bare loudspeaker transducers without enclosures (OEM speakers) for integration, car speakers for mounting, ceiling and wall speakers for installation, tweeters, midranges and woofers sold separately as components, piezoelectric speakers, and transducers for industrial and medical applications. The key criterion is a loudspeaker without an acoustic enclosure or one not fitting under 8518 21 or 8518 22.
Regulatory requirements for bare loudspeakers
Bare transducers and mounting speakers under 8518 29 have limited regulatory requirements as components. RoHS 2 restricts hazardous substances. CE marking is not required for bare transducers as components, but the finished audio system must comply with LVD, EMC and other directives. Car speakers are subject to vehicle type-approval regulations. CBAM does not apply.
Duty rates and import conditions
Current MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC. Loudspeakers may benefit from ITA 0%. China dominates bare transducer production. Documentation includes commercial invoice with specifications covering transducer type, impedance, power and diameter, transport documents, EORI number and RoHS documentation. National VAT is levied on import.
Frequently asked questions
How to classify a car speaker in the CN?
Car speakers without an acoustic enclosure are classified under 8518 29 as other loudspeakers. Car speaker sets with two or more transducers in an enclosure may fall under 8518 22. Car speakers are subject to RoHS 2 and may be subject to vehicle type-approval regulations.
Do bare loudspeaker transducers require CE marking?
CE marking is not required for bare transducers sold separately as components. However, the finished audio system incorporating the transducer must comply with LVD, EMC and potentially RED directives. Bare transducers are subject to RoHS 2.
Does CBAM apply to loudspeakers under 8518 29?
No. CBAM covers only emission-intensive sectors. Loudspeakers under 8518 29 fall outside CBAM scope.