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HTS code for microphone: facts to check before import

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A microphone can be a wired mic, USB mic, wireless lavalier kit, headset mic, studio condenser, conference microphone, or a bundle with stand, cable, receiver, and case. The product title is not enough for a reliable HTS review.

The file should show how the microphone works, what it connects to, whether it has wireless radio equipment, and what ships in the box.

quick answer

For a microphone, use the lookup result for Planning Use until microphone type, wired or wireless function, USB or audio interface, battery, receiver, stand, accessories, origin, supplier code, Missing Facts, Authority Sources, and Broker review status are documented. Do not use the result as Entry Use classification.

The review should separate a single microphone from a wireless kit.

facts to collect for a microphone

Collect:

Product name and invoice description.
Photos of microphone, receiver, cable, stand, case, label, packaging, and accessories.
Type: dynamic, condenser, USB, lavalier, wireless, headset, conference, or shotgun.
Connection: XLR, 3.5 mm, USB, USB-C, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, UHF, or proprietary.
Whether a receiver, transmitter, battery, charging case, or dongle is included.
Whether the microphone includes a stand, shock mount, pop filter, clip, cable, pouch, or case.
Power source and battery details when relevant.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code.
Product page, spec sheet, test report, or bill of materials.

If the product has a transmitter and receiver, the record should say that clearly.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Microphone type is unclear.
Wireless function is not documented.
Receiver or transmitter contents are missing.
Battery details are unknown.
Included stand, cable, case, or accessories are not listed.
Supplier code is unsupported.
Origin is assumed.
CBP rulings for similar audio devices have not been checked.
Duty-stack exposure has not been reviewed.

These facts can separate a simple microphone from a more complex audio system.

authority sources

Use official sources:

USITC gives the tariff text. CROSS can help compare microphones, wireless audio devices, headsets, audio kits, and accessories.

what TariffCase should produce

TariffCase should produce a Planning Use record with microphone type, connection facts, wireless details, kit contents, supplier code, HTS Candidate, Missing Facts, Authority Sources, and Broker review status.

That record gives the reviewer more than the word "microphone."

single mic or recording kit

Marketplace microphone listings often bundle a stand, shock mount, pop filter, cable, adapter, receiver, or case. The shipment may be a recording kit even when the invoice says "microphone." Put each included item in the record so the reviewer can see the product as imported. If wireless parts are included, identify each transmitter and receiver.

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questions importers ask

Does wireless function matter?

Yes. Receiver, transmitter, battery, and radio function should be in the record.

What if the mic ships with a stand?

List the full kit so the shipped configuration can be reviewed.

Can I use one code for every microphone?

No. Review the exact microphone type, connection, and kit contents.

What should the file say plainly?

Record whether the microphone is USB, XLR, lavalier, wireless, condenser, dynamic, or part of a kit. Receivers, stands, cables, and pop filters should be listed separately.

planning boundary

This microphone HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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