GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 8521.90
8521.90.00.00.00: Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner, other than those of magnetic tape-type.
Other video 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
What you pay
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
8521.90 Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether: other
UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 13.9% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
Brazil 18% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 5.2% – 10% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 7.6% 
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.
- N345942 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of the StiX 3700 player from China
- N345943 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of the StiX 3800 player from China
- N342015 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a media player from Taiwan or China
- N325962 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Network Video Recorders from China
- 600014851 HMRC
The product is an advanced recorder and player with a large 7" LCD touchscreen for monitoring and scopes. The large search dial and broadcast controls are perfect for scrolling through media to find the media you want to play. 12G-SDI connections allow you to connect to professional broadcast…
- 600014852 HMRC
The product is an advanced recorder and player with a large 7" LCD touchscreen for monitoring and scopes. The large search dial and broadcast controls are perfect for scrolling through media to find the media you want to play. 12G-SDI connections allow you to connect to professional broadcast…
- 600014900 HMRC
8K broadcast deck with the trusted reliability of HyperDeck combined with advanced H.265 recording, internal cache, 3D LUTs, native 8K and HDR support. Large touch screen to view your recording with dedicated buttons for play, stop and record, plus a mini timeline for scrolling through your…
- 600014902 HMRC
A video recorder and player that is designed to be used on the desktop. It is more than a master recorder as it can also be used as a clip player, with a large search dial for scrolling through lots of media when searching for a specific clip to play. It has HDMI connections for connection to…
20 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
HS code 8521.90.00.00.00 is a line of the GCC Common Customs Tariff under HS subheading 8521.90 (video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether: other).
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 13.9%, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 0%–15%, the Brazil duty is 18%, the Argentina duty is 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 5.2%–10% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
The GCC states imported goods of subheading 8521.90 worth US$178m in 2024; the largest supplier was China, and the United Kingdom ranked 8th with US$1m.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 8521.90.00.00.00?
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 8521.90 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$144m), followed by the United States.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.