HS Code 8519
Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment
HS code 8519 covers sound recording or reproducing apparatus, including turntables, cassette-players, and digital audio players for personal or commercial use.
HS Code 8519 — Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment
This category includes equipment used solely for capturing or playing back audio. It covers traditional hardware like record players and turntable units, as well as modern digital audio players that utilize internal memory or removable media.
What's included
- Turntables
- Record players
- Transcribing machines
- Digital audio players (MP3 players)
- Coin-operated record players
What's excluded
- Microphones and loudspeakers → use
8518(These are acoustic transducers, not recording/reproducing apparatus.) - Telephone answering machines → use
8517(Classified as telecommunication equipment.)
Common examples
- Audio-Technica manual turntable
- Sony Walkman digital audio player
- Dictaphone transcription machine
- Vintage vinyl record player system
Frequently asked questions
Does this code include professional studio mixers?
No, professional sound mixing consoles are typically classified under heading 8543 if they do not include a recording function.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Requires WEEE compliance for EU imports.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Japan, Germany
- Top importers: United States, Germany, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Covers dedicated audio hardware; if the device records video as well, it moves to 8521.
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