8518.29 - Other:

HTS code 8518.29 encompasses loudspeakers that are not single units mounted in their own enclosures, nor multiple loudspeakers integrated into a single enclosure. This category serves as a residual for loudspeakers that do not fit into the more specific classifications of 8518.21 (single loudspeakers in enclosures) or 8518.22 (multiple loudspeakers in the same enclosure). Therefore, it captures a broad range of loudspeaker configurations not explicitly defined by the preceding sibling subheadings.

This classification is distinct from its siblings by its exclusion of pre-packaged, complete loudspeaker systems. While 8518.21 covers a singular loudspeaker unit housed within its own casing, and 8518.22 addresses systems where multiple drivers are contained within one shared housing, 8518.29 is for those loudspeakers that might be sold individually without a housing, or as components intended for integration into larger systems or unique enclosure designs. The emphasis is on the loudspeaker unit itself, independent of specific integrated housing arrangements covered by its siblings.

Within HTS 8518.29, further subcategories exist to refine classification based on specific technical characteristics and intended use. HTS 8518.29.40.00 specifically classifies loudspeakers that are sold without an enclosure ("without housing"), are designed for telecommunication purposes, possess a defined frequency range of 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz, and have a diameter not exceeding 50 mm. All other loudspeakers not meeting these specific criteria fall under the residual subheading 8518.29.80.00.