HS Code 8521
Video Recording and Playback Apparatus
HS code 8521 covers video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner, including DVD players and digital video recorders.
4-digit Section XVILCL
HS Code 8521 — Video Recording and Playback Apparatus
This heading covers devices designed to record video signals or play back recorded video, regardless of the media used (discs, tapes, or solid-state memory). It commonly includes home cinema components and professional video decks.
What's included
- DVD players
- Blu-ray players
- Digital video recorders (DVR)
- Hard disk video recorders
What's excluded
- Digital cameras and camcorders → use
8525(Cameras with recording functions are specifically placed in 8525.) - Video monitors → use
8528(Display-only units without recording capability belong in 8528.)
Common examples
- Samsung Blu-ray Disc player
- TiVo Edge DVR unit
- Professional HD video deck
- Portable DVD player with screen
Frequently asked questions
Are video cameras included here?
Generally no. While they record video, digital cameras and camcorders are specifically classified under heading 8525.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 14%
- Documentation: May require FCC or CE certification for electromagnetic compatibility.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Malaysia, Japan
- Top importers: United States, Japan, Netherlands
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Key takeaway
The primary function must be recording or playing back video signals from stored media.
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