India to USA trade data · HS 8518
Exporting Speakers, Headphones & Microphones from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $44.4M of speakers, headphones & microphones (HS 8518) from India, 0.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 17th largest supplier of 96 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $44.4M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -37.2%
- India's rank
- 17th of 96
- Share of US imports
- 0.4%
- Average duty paid
- 10.7%
- Shipped by sea
- 11%
Five-year trend
US imports of speakers, headphones & microphones from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $26.4M, down 37.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with speakers, headphones & microphones
US imports of HS 8518 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 96 countries: $12B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vietnam | $5.52B | 46.2% |
| 2. China | $2.74B | 22.9% |
| 3. Mexico | $1.63B | 13.7% |
| 4. Malaysia | $446M | 3.7% |
| 5. Thailand | $379M | 3.2% |
| 6. Germany | $160M | 1.3% |
| 7. Italy | $122M | 1% |
| 8. Taiwan | $93.9M | 0.8% |
| 17th. India | $44.4M | 0.4% |
US ports of entry
US ports for speakers, headphones & microphones from India
Top US ports for HS 8518 imports from India by value, 2025. 11% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $23.7M | 53.5% |
| Los Angeles International Airport, CA | $9.3M | 21% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | $2.1M | 4.7% |
| JFK International Airport, NY | $2M | 4.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $693K | 1.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on speakers, headphones & microphones from India
Across all HS 8518 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 10.7% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 11.9% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Speakers, Headphones & Microphones from India to the USA: FAQs
How much speakers, headphones & microphones does the US import from India?
$44.4M in 2025 (HS 8518), which made India the 17th largest supplier of 96 countries with 0.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $26.4M, down 37.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for speakers, headphones & microphones in the US market?
Vietnam (46.2%), China (22.9%), Mexico (13.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on speakers, headphones & microphones from India?
On average, the duty paid was 10.7% of the value of speakers, headphones & microphones from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (11.9% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 8518: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive speakers, headphones & microphones from India?
Chicago, IL (53.5%), Los Angeles International Airport, CA (21%), Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (4.7%) took the most by value in 2025. About 11% arrived by sea and 89% by air.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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