GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 8519.81
8519.81.00.00.00: Other audio recorders and players: Apparatus using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media
Other audio recorders and players
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026
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Importing into GCC
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
8519.81 Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 9.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free – 25% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 6.4% 
Brazil 7.2% – 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 15.1% 
Argentina Free – 20% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 17.5% 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 18 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- H350248 U.S. CBP
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 1401-25-108344; Tariff classification of certain Bluetooth Speakers
- H335210 U.S. CBP
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 4601-23-135690; Tariff classification of the “VOX Reader”
- N336811 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a sound recording and reproducing apparatus from China
- N335428 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a baby sound machine from China
- 600015936 HMRC
A HiFi console featuring a CD player, built-in amplifier and Bluetooth receiver. It connects to Wi-Fi for internet radio, Spotify connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Apple Airplay 2, Google Cast, and has HDMI ARC/eARC input. The console supports several audio formats including MP3, AAC, FLAC,…
- 600015975 HMRC
Pair of stereo loudspeakers for reproduction of audio from compatible external devices. Each cabinet incorporates a 20mm silk dome tweeter and an 85mm NS+ woofer, mounted within the same enclosure. The system incorporates built-in amplification and has audio input including Bluetooth, USB-C,…
- 600011212 HMRC
A stand alone CD player which needs to be connected to a system containing an amplifier and loudspeakers Engineered slot loading CD mech Compatible with CD-DA, CD-R CD-RW disks Finishes: Fused walnut veneer with machined Aluminium top plate Dimensions:H45 x W175 x D160mm Weight: 1.3kgs Type slot…
16 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
Code history
Since 2022; before, these goods were classified under 8519.50.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, 8519.81.00.00.00 is one of 1 line under subheading 8519.81, using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media.
The customs duty is 5%, and quantities are declared in Pieces/Units.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is 9.5%, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 0%–25%, the Brazil duty is 7.2%–20%, the Argentina duty is 0%–20%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 10% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
The GCC states imported goods of subheading 8519.81 worth US$21m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 8519.81.00.00.00?
The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is 5%; the supplementary unit is Pieces/Units. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does the GCC import these goods from?
For subheading 8519.81 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$12m), followed by Hong Kong SAR China.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.