Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM Portable Speaker from China
Large portable party speaker with dual woofers, dual tweeters, and two passive radiators (multiple loudspeakers) in one enclosure for powerful 360-degree sound. Falls under HTS 8518.22.00.00 for having multiple loudspeakers mounted in the same enclosure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• High-power units require acoustic testing reports to substantiate multiple driver claims against single-speaker competitors
• Ensure SPL (sound pressure level) specs in documentation highlight multi-speaker design for proper tariff placement
• Watch for reclassification to 8527 if adaptive EQ suggests radio integration, though Bluetooth-only avoids this