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United States → KoreaHS 851821Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosuresBroker recommended

전기기기와 그 부분품, 녹음기ㆍ음성 재생기ㆍ텔레비전의 영상과 음성의 기록기ㆍ재생기와 이들의 부분품ㆍ부속품(ko) › Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or no

Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures

HS 851821United States → Korea

Destination duty
0%
FTA 협정세율 - 미국
VAT (부가가치세)
10%
Clearance difficulty
Broker recommended

1Overview

  • Destination duty: 0% (FTA 협정세율 - 미국, 8518210000)
  • VAT (부가가치세): 10%
  • This code covers: Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures

Key points

  • Small-consignment exemption: goods value of US$150 or less for self-use items, and US$200 or less for goods of U.S. origin under KORUS. Same-day shipments from the same sender are aggregated.
  • Import VAT is 10%, charged on the customs value plus duty plus any individual consumption or liquor tax.
  • A customs broker is not mandatory. The importer may self-file in UNI-PASS, and an individual needs a personal customs clearance code.
  • FTA preference needs a certificate or declaration of origin: KORUS for U.S. origin, the Korea-China FTA or RCEP for Chinese origin. Korea and Taiwan have no agreement, so the basic or WTO rate applies.
  • Whether a product requirement applies depends on the HS code. Food, cosmetics, electrical goods and radio equipment must clear their agency requirement before customs clearance can proceed.

As of: 2026-02-12

2Classification

HS6 names

  • enSingle loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures
  • zh_hant裝入音箱之單一揚聲器
  • zh_hans装入音箱之单一扬声器

Korea tariff lines

LineDescription
8518210000단일형 확성기(인클로저에 장착된 것에 한한다)
United States export-side line (reference)
  • 8518.21.00.00Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures

Top 3 Korea rulings

  • 20cm Under-seat (SVC inverted) Subwoofer ; 96380-J5000 ;ㅇ 물품개요 - 전기적 진동을 기계적 진동으로 변환하여 음향을 재생하는 직경 20cm의 SVC(Single Voice Coil) inverted* 서브우퍼 스피커 1개를 약 2리터의 용적을 가진 플라스틱 재질의 인클로저(enclosure) 1개와 결합한 물품 * inverted speaker : voice c...
  • 22cm OCS type Subwoofer ; 96380-S8200ㅇ 물품 개요 - 자동차에 장착되어 사용되며 OCS type*의 인클로저에 서브 우퍼 스피커 1개가 장착되어 있는 스피커 * 밀폐형 인클로저와 달리 스피커가 장착되는 인클러저 후면에 벤트 홀(vent hole)을 뚫어(신청물품은 13개) 소리의 울림 공간을 인클러저 내부 뿐만 아니라 신청물품이 설치되는 차량 ...
  • 20cm Subwoofer with enclosure; 96380-G2100자동차에 장착되어 전기신호를 음성신호로 변환하는 기능을 가진 인클로저가 있는 1개의 스피커 - 가청 주파수 20~20,000Hz 범위중 초 저음역을 담당하는 Subwoofer 스피커 - 주요 구성요소 : 인클로저, 마그넷, 보이스 코일, 진동판 등 - 작동 원리 : 스피커의 진동판에 결합된 보이스 코일(voi...

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As of: 2026-02-12

3Duty & tax

Rate available to United States origin

LineDescription기본세율WTO 협정세율(양허세율)FTA 협정세율 - 미국
8518210000단일형 확성기(인클로저에 장착된 것에 한한다)8%0%0%
  • · Tax base = customs value (CIF) + duty + individual consumption tax, liquor tax, education tax and special rural development tax where they apply.
  • · Duty is calculated at whichever rate in the tariff schedule applies: basic rate (A), WTO rate (C), or an FTA preferential rate.
  • · Small self-use consignments may instead be assessed at the simplified combined rate under Article 81 of the Customs Act, which rolls duty and internal taxes into one figure.
  • · Individual consumption tax applies only to listed goods such as certain cosmetics, precious metals and vehicles; alcohol carries liquor tax and education tax separately.
  • · A business importer can normally credit the import VAT as input tax, so the final cost differs between businesses and individuals.

Landed-cost estimate

Duty rate used
0%
Customs value
—
Duty
—
VAT (부가가치세)
—
Estimated total
—

A rough estimate. The real amount depends on valuation, classification and origin determination.

As of: 2026-02-12

4Requirements

  • 8518210000전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법
    Agency:
    기술표준원
    Document:
    전기용품 및 생활용품 요건확인서
  • 8518210000전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법
    Agency:
    한국기계전기전자시험연구원
    Document:
    전기용품 및 생활용품 요건확인서
  • 8518210000전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법
    Agency:
    한국산업기술시험원
    Document:
    전기용품 및 생활용품 요건확인서
  • 8518210000전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법
    Agency:
    한국제품안전협회
    Document:
    전기용품 및 생활용품 요건확인서
  • 8518210000전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법
    Agency:
    한국화학융합시험연구원
    Document:
    전기용품 및 생활용품 요건확인서
  • 8518210000전파법
    Agency:
    국립전파연구원
    Document:
    방송통신기기인증확인서

Agencies involved

  • Korea Customs Service (KCS)Import clearance, assessment and collection of duty, origin and product-requirement verificationcustoms.go.kr
  • UNI-PASSThe national customs information system: declarations, personal clearance codes, clearance statusunipass.customs.go.kr
  • KCS FTA PortalOrigin certification method by agreement, rate lookup, retroactive claimscustoms.go.kr
  • Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)Imported food, health functional food, cosmetics, medicines and medical devicesmfds.go.kr
  • Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) / Product Safety Information CentreKC safety certification and safety confirmation for electrical and consumer productssafetykorea.kr
  • National Radio Research Agency (RRA)Conformity assessment for broadcasting and communications equipmentrra.go.kr

As of: 2026-08-27

5Documents

United States export documents

  • Commercial invoice
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    With the shipment

    Buyer, seller, description, quantity, value, currency, terms of sale and country of origin; used by the destination customs authority as well.

    Official page
  • Packing list
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    With the shipment

    Carton-level contents, weights, dimensions and marks.

    Official page
  • Bill of lading or air waybill
    Issued by:
    Carrier or freight forwarder
    When:
    Issued at loading

    Contract of carriage; the ocean bill of lading is also the document of title.

    Official page
  • Electronic Export Information (EEI) and ITN
    Issued by:
    Exporter or authorised agent, filed in AESDirect within ACE
    When:
    Before lading, on the deadline for the mode of transport

    Required when a single Schedule B or HTS line exceeds US$2,500 or a licence is required. The ITN is the proof of filing.

    Official page
  • Shipper's Letter of Instruction (SLI)
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    When a forwarder files on the exporter's behalf

    Authorises the forwarder as agent and carries the data needed for the AES filing.

    Official page
  • Export licence
    Issued by:
    Bureau of Industry and Security (EAR) or Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (ITAR)
    When:
    Before export, when the ECCN or USML category and destination require it

    Licence exceptions may be available; the licence or exception is cited in the AES filing.

    Official page
  • Certification of origin for a free trade agreement
    Issued by:
    Exporter or producer
    When:
    Provided to the buyer for its import claim

    KORUS uses self-certification with no prescribed form. There is no agreement covering Taiwan or mainland China.

    Official page
  • Certificate of Free Sale or FDA export certificate
    Issued by:
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration or a state authority
    When:
    When the importing country's authority asks for it

    Common for food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, drugs and medical devices going to Korea, Taiwan or mainland China.

    Official page
  • Power of attorney to the forwarder
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    Before the forwarder acts

    Needed for the forwarder to file EEI and act before CBP as authorised agent.

    Official page

Korea import documents

  • Import declaration (수입신고서)
    Issued by:
    Importer or customs broker, filed electronically in UNI-PASS
    When:
    After the goods enter the bonded area; pre-arrival filing is also allowed

    The form and the way it is completed are prescribed by the KCS notification on import clearance. Paperless (P/L) declarations require no attachments.

    Official page
  • Import declaration certificate (수입신고필증)
    Issued by:
    Customs
    When:
    Issued when the declaration is accepted

    The release document, also used as evidence for input VAT credit and for cost accounting.

    Official page
  • Commercial invoice
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    With the declaration

    The primary basis for the customs value. Incoterms, currency, unit price and total must be unambiguous.

    Official page
  • Packing list
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    With the declaration

    Used for reconciliation during physical examination.

    Official page
  • Bill of lading or air waybill
    Issued by:
    Carrier or freight forwarder
    When:
    Issued at loading

    Evidence of carriage and of the right to take delivery; reconciled against the cargo manifest.

    Official page
  • Certificate or declaration of origin
    Issued by:
    Issuing body in the exporting country, or the exporter under self-certification
    When:
    When claiming a preferential rate

    KORUS uses self-certification, the Korea-China FTA uses an authority-issued certificate, and RCEP follows the mechanism set in the agreement. A retroactive claim is possible for a period after release.

    Official page
  • Product requirement documents
    Issued by:
    MFDS, KATS, National Radio Research Agency and others
    When:
    Before or together with the declaration

    For example the imported-food declaration certificate, cosmetics paperwork, KC safety certification or safety confirmation for electrical and consumer products, and conformity assessment for radio equipment.

    Official page
  • Personal customs clearance code (개인통관고유부호)
    Issued by:
    Korea Customs Service
    When:
    Obtained before an individual imports

    A 13-character code used instead of the resident registration number when an individual is the importer.

    Official page
  • Business registration certificate
    Issued by:
    National Tax Service
    When:
    When a business imports

    Used with the trade business number to identify the importer.

    Official page

6Procedure

  1. Arrival and manifestThe carrier or forwarder files the cargo manifest before arrival and reports discharge once the vessel is in.
  2. Entry into a bonded areaThe goods move into a bonded area such as a CY, CFS or bonded warehouse. A declaration can be filed from that point, or earlier as a pre-arrival or pre-departure declaration when speed matters.
  3. Import declarationThe importer or a customs broker files the declaration in UNI-PASS with the HS code, customs value, origin, the rate claimed including any FTA preference, and any product requirement.
  4. Document review and examinationThe declaration is routed as paperless, document review or physical examination. Goods subject to a product requirement wait until the relevant agency has confirmed it.
  5. PaymentDuty, VAT and any internal taxes are paid. With security lodged, deferred payment including monthly consolidated payment is available.
  6. Acceptance and releaseOnce the import declaration certificate is issued the goods leave the bonded area. Amendment, refund claims and duty drawback follow their own separate procedures.
  1. Arrival and discharge reportThe airline files the manifest and reports discharge, and the goods move into the airport bonded cargo terminal.
  2. Import declarationThe declaration is filed in UNI-PASS, with the same pre-arrival option as for ocean cargo.
  3. Review, examination and requirementsAgency confirmation is obtained where a product requirement applies. Because air cargo moves quickly, the requirement step is often the constraint.
  4. Payment and acceptanceTaxes are paid and the import declaration certificate is issued.
  5. ReleaseThe goods leave the airport bonded area.
  1. Express clearance listThe express operator submits the clearance list to customs before arrival. For an individual importer it must carry the personal customs clearance code.
  2. Choosing the trackLow-value self-use goods go through list clearance; everything else goes through a simplified or a full declaration. Goods excluded from list clearance, such as medicines, health functional foods, some foods and cosmetics and electrical goods, must be declared regardless of value.
  3. Exemption testSelf-use goods with a goods value of US$150 or less, or US$200 or less for U.S. origin, are free of duty and VAT. Same-day shipments from the same sender are added together for the test.
  4. Assessment and paymentAbove the threshold the whole value is taxable, and small self-use consignments may be assessed at the simplified combined rate. Express operators normally advance the tax and bill the recipient.
  5. Release and deliveryAfter clearance the operator delivers. Goods awaiting an agency confirmation stay in the bonded area until it is issued.
  1. Traveller declarationOn arrival, travellers complete the traveller declaration form or the mobile declaration and declare dutiable goods.
  2. Personal allowanceThe basic allowance is US$800, with separate allowances for alcohol, tobacco and perfume.
  3. Voluntary declarationDeclaring goods above the allowance voluntarily earns a reduction in the duty; failing to declare and being found out attracts a penalty surcharge.
  4. Commercial goodsGoods carried for sale need an ordinary import declaration even when hand-carried, and any product requirement still applies.
Show United States export-side steps
  1. Classify and screenDetermine the Schedule B number, check whether the item has an ECCN on the Commerce Control List or falls under the USML, and screen the buyer, end user and end use against the OFAC and BIS lists.
  2. Book and documentBook with the carrier or forwarder, and prepare the commercial invoice, packing list and Shipper's Letter of Instruction. Obtain any export licence that applies.
  3. File EEIFile the EEI in AESDirect at least 24 hours before the cargo is loaded onto the vessel, and record the ITN returned by the system.
  4. Deliver and ladeDeliver the cargo to the terminal. The carrier cites the ITN on its outbound manifest; without it the goods should not be laded.
  5. Departure and documentsAfter sailing, collect the bill of lading and send the shipping documents and the origin certification to the buyer for its import clearance.
  6. RecordkeepingKeep the export records, generally for five years from the date of export, and correct the AES filing if the shipment particulars change.

7Difficulty

Broker recommended

Score: 0.76

A signal derived from public data, not advice.

Why this reading

  • regime[KATS] Household electrical appliances need KC safety certification (factory audit + product test, with periodic audits) or safety confirmation; customs blocks entry without it and testing is per model.kats.go.kr2026-09-07
  • requirement2 destination import requirement(s) found: 전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법, 전파법unipass.customs.go.kr2026-09-07
  • ambiguityClassification is contested — rulings for this HS6 scatter across several subheadings and are often decided against neighbouring codesunipass.customs.go.kr2026-09-07

Components

Import requirements0.76전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법 unipass.customs.go.kr전파법 unipass.customs.go.kr요건 법령 2건 · 하위 HS10 1/1건 해당 customs_v0.sqlite:kr_requirements (UNI-PASS API029 세관장확인대상)
Classification ambiguity0.60KR 결정례 25건 · 하위 세번 1종으로 분산 unipass.customs.go.krUS CROSS 58건 중 복수 세번 결정 비율 45% · 같은 사건에서 함께 검토된 다른 HS6 42개 rulings.cbp.gov
Regulatory regime0.83전기용품 및 생활용품 안전관리법 — KC 안전인증/안전확인 kats.go.kr전파법 — 방송통신기자재 적합성평가(KC 전파) rra.go.kr
United States origin-side note: No US export PGA mapping (EAR and sanctions screening still apply). cbp.gov

As of: 2026-09-07

8Cases

  • 20cm Under-seat (SVC inverted) Subwoofer ; 96380-J5000 ;ㅇ 물품개요 - 전기적 진동을 기계적 진동으로 변환하여 음향을 재생하는 직경 20cm의 SVC(Single Voice Coil) inverted* 서브우퍼 스피커 1개를 약 2리터의 용적을 가진 플라스틱 재질의 인클로저(enclosure) 1개와 결합한 물품 * inverted speaker : voice c...Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2021-01-18
  • 22cm OCS type Subwoofer ; 96380-S8200ㅇ 물품 개요 - 자동차에 장착되어 사용되며 OCS type*의 인클로저에 서브 우퍼 스피커 1개가 장착되어 있는 스피커 * 밀폐형 인클로저와 달리 스피커가 장착되는 인클러저 후면에 벤트 홀(vent hole)을 뚫어(신청물품은 13개) 소리의 울림 공간을 인클러저 내부 뿐만 아니라 신청물품이 설치되는 차량 ...Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2020-12-31
  • 20cm Subwoofer with enclosure; 96380-G2100자동차에 장착되어 전기신호를 음성신호로 변환하는 기능을 가진 인클로저가 있는 1개의 스피커 - 가청 주파수 20~20,000Hz 범위중 초 저음역을 담당하는 Subwoofer 스피커 - 주요 구성요소 : 인클로저, 마그넷, 보이스 코일, 진동판 등 - 작동 원리 : 스피커의 진동판에 결합된 보이스 코일(voi...Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2020-02-21
  • 4L SES Subwoofer; 96380-J3000자동차에 장착되어 전기신호를 음성신호로 변환하는 기능을 가진 인클로저가 있는 1개의 스피커 - 가청 주파수 20~20,000Hz 범위중 초 저음역을 담당하는 Subwoofer 스피커 - 주요 구성요소 : 인클로저, 메인스피커 1개, 패시브 라디에이터* 영구자석, 보이스 코일, 진동판(콘) 등 - 작동 원리 :...Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2020-02-21
  • BT085(WKFBS-HRYAN)ㅇ 물품의 개요 - 전기 신호를 소리로 전환해주는 스피커 ㅇ 물품의 형태, 구성요소 및 작동원리 ① 스피커 유닛 : 영구자석, 코일, 진동판으로 구성되며, 코일에 전류가 인가되면 영구자석과의 자력이 발생, 이에 따라 코일과 연결된 진동판이 움직임으로써 가청주파수(100㎐~20㎑) 대역 소리발생 ② 블루투스 ...Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2018-05-01
  • 블루투스 스피커(SABRE35 CNTRAS)- TV, 컴퓨터, 휴대전화 등 외부기기와 유·무선으로 연결하여 디지털신호를 수신받아 아날로그 신호로 변환 후 이를 증폭하여 음향을 재생시키는 스피커(규격 : 110㎜*1,150㎜*32㎜) - 구성요소 : 블루투스 스피커, AC 아답터&케이블, 아날로그 Y타입 케이블, 광케이블, 미니 HDMI 케이블, 리모컨...Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2016-02-01
  • ㅇSPEAKER(KS7500-SPEAKER)ㅇ물품 개요 - Curved TV 메인보드에 장착되어 TV에 수신된 방송 신호나, 외부 입력의 음성 신호를 앰프로부터 입력 받아 소리를 발생시키는 스피커 장치 - 재질: 플라스틱, 크기: 780×180.4×47mm - 전기 사양 : 10W/6옴 × 2(좌/우 스피커)+20W/3옴(우퍼) ㅇ 구조 - 내부에 3...Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2016-01-20
  • SPEAKER ; SGAK2020106 ; GH96-09453A○ 물품개요 - Tablet PC에 내부에 장착되는 스피커 - Tablet PC에 수신된 방송 신호나 외부 입력 신호의 음성 부분을 Tablet PC 메인 보드의 구성품인 앰프로부터 입력받아 전기 신호를 음성 신호로 변환하여 출력하는 장치 ○ 구성요소 ○ 물품사진Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2015-12-31
  • 샤오미 블루투스 스피커(NDZ-03-GA)- 블루투스 스피커, USB충전 케이블이 소매포장됨 - 블루투스 기능을 이용한 음악 감상이나 미디어 음향재생, 핸즈프리 기능이 있는 스피커로 스피커 바닥에 전원 및 볼륨 조절 버튼 있음 - 제품사양 : 블루투스 4.0, 블루투스 유효범위 10m, 연속 음악재생 12시간 - 규격 : 80㎜*55㎜Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2015-09-15
  • ㅇ BLUETOOTH SPEAKER; CALISTO 620-Mㅇ 물품 개요 - 스피커 본체, PC USB 어뎁터, 휴대용케이스 등으로 구성된 물품으로 - PC나 모바일 디바이스 제품 등과 무선으로 통신하여 수신된 전기신호를 음성신호로 변환하여 음향을 재생시켜 주는 스피커로 핸즈프리통화(컨퍼런스콜가능), 음원재생 및 음향조절 등이 가능함Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2015-06-09
  • - BLUETOOTH SPEAKERㅇ 물품 개요 - 스피커 유닛, USB충전 케이블, 사용자 메뉴얼로 구성된 물품으로 - 핸드폰이나 태블릿 등과 무선으로 통신하여 디지털신호를 수신 받아 아날로그 신호로 변환 후 이를 증폭하여 음향을 재생시키는 역할 (유선연결 기능은 없으며, 마이크는 내장되어 있지 않으므로 음성신호를 송신하는 기능도 없음)Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2015-03-19
  • HIGH POWERED DIRECTIONAL SPEAKER; JDS-S4R (AUTOMATIC); KOREAㅇ 개요 - 지향성 스피커, 증폭기, CCD 카메라, 비디오인코더 및 PAN/TILT가 일체형으로 결합된 물품 - 용도 : 해안 경계, 국경선 감시 및 유해조수 퇴치 등Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2015-02-27
  • ㅇ SPEAKER; BN96-21669Cㅇ 물품 개요 - 전기적인 신호를 공기의 진동으로 바꾸어 음향을 재생하는 것으로 인클로저에 장착되었으며, TV Main board에 연결되어 소리를 발생시키는 기능수행 - 규격: 38.6mm*208.5mm*63mmDecided line: 8518210000Date: 2015-01-21
  • ㅇ SPEAKER; BN96-26733Fㅇ 물품 개요 - 전기적인 신호를 공기의 진동으로 바꾸어 음향을 재생하는 것으로 인클로저에 장착되었으며, 컴퓨터 모니터 Main board에 연결되어 소리를 발생시키는 기능수행 - 규격: 23mm*110mm*31mmDecided line: 8518210000Date: 2015-01-21
  • Bluetooth speaker(SOEN AK1 TRANSIT)- 범용 블루투스 스테레오 스피커를 주기능으로 하는 제품으로 수신된 전기 신호를 음성신호로 변환해 출력하는 스피커와 음성을 전기신호로 변환하는 마이크로폰, 블루투스 프로토콜에 의해 데이터를 송수신하기 위한 무선 송수신기가 동일 프레임 내에 결합된 형태 - 기능 : 핸즈프리 통화, 음원 재생 및 일시정지, 음향...Decided line: 8518210000Date: 2015-01-21
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