Heading · Chapter 85
8521: Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner
Heading 8521 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 85, electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 13.9% – 14% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 13.9% 
USA Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Brazil 7.2% – 18% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 13.7% 
Argentina Free – 20% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 14.3% 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5.2% – 10% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 8.8% 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$59kUS$59k+US$2m+US$32m+> US$102m
Exports: 159
- China: US$2bn
- United States: US$138m
- Taiwan: US$110m
- Vietnam: US$103m
- Netherlands: US$102m
- Malaysia: US$101m
- Belgium: US$98m
- Germany: US$90m
- South Korea: US$81m
- United Kingdom: US$55m
- Canada: US$52m
- Mexico: US$50m
- Poland: US$46m
- Israel: US$37m
- Thailand: US$34m
- France: US$32m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$28m
- Denmark: US$26m
- Czechia: US$25m
- Slovakia: US$25m
- Philippines: US$24m
- Spain: US$23m
- Singapore: US$23m
- Austria: US$17m
- Hungary: US$15m
- Italy: US$13m
- Japan: US$13m
- Sweden: US$11m
- Indonesia: US$10m
- Ireland: US$8m
- Lithuania: US$7m
- Australia: US$4m
- Latvia: US$4m
- Türkiye: US$3m
- Romania: US$3m
- Russia: US$3m
- Switzerland: US$2m
- Ukraine: US$2m
- Luxembourg: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
- Estonia: US$2m
- Slovenia: US$2m
- Kazakhstan: US$2m
- Portugal: US$2m
- South Africa: US$2m
- India: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$1m
- Finland: US$1m
- Kenya: US$1m
- North Korea: US$1m
- Brazil: US$1m
- Panama: US$949k
- Greece: US$912k
- Egypt: US$779k
- Bahamas: US$745k
- Malta: US$670k
- Chile: US$666k
- Croatia: US$656k
- Serbia: US$496k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$9m+US$42m+> US$93m
Imports: 210
- United States: US$565m
- Japan: US$324m
- United Kingdom: US$147m
- Germany: US$128m
- United Arab Emirates: US$125m
- India: US$115m
- Mexico: US$93m
- Netherlands: US$91m
- Canada: US$85m
- France: US$82m
- Australia: US$67m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$60m
- Poland: US$59m
- Singapore: US$57m
- Italy: US$52m
- Vietnam: US$51m
- Spain: US$49m
- Malaysia: US$45m
- Belgium: US$44m
- South Korea: US$43m
- Türkiye: US$42m
- Russia: US$41m
- Saudi Arabia: US$40m
- Philippines: US$35m
- Thailand: US$35m
- Czechia: US$33m
- Brazil: US$31m
- Switzerland: US$27m
- Romania: US$25m
- Indonesia: US$23m
- China: US$22m
- Colombia: US$21m
- Sweden: US$21m
- Israel: US$21m
- South Africa: US$21m
- Hungary: US$21m
- Taiwan: US$20m
- Kazakhstan: US$19m
- Norway: US$17m
- Austria: US$16m
- Denmark: US$15m
- Egypt: US$15m
- Portugal: US$14m
- Chile: US$14m
- Dominican Republic: US$14m
- Slovakia: US$13m
- Ireland: US$12m
- Morocco: US$12m
- Peru: US$12m
- Greece: US$11m
- Bangladesh: US$9m
- Nigeria: US$9m
- Iraq: US$9m
- Argentina: US$9m
- Panama: US$9m
- Algeria: US$8m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$8m
- Ukraine: US$8m
- Lithuania: US$8m
- Pakistan: US$8m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$2bn | 55.1% |
| 2 | United States | US$138m | 4.3% |
| 3 | Taiwan | US$110m | 3.4% |
| 4 |  Vietnam | US$103m | 3.2% |
| 5 |  Netherlands | US$102m | 3.1% |
| 6 |  Malaysia | US$101m | 3.1% |
| 7 |  Belgium | US$98m | 3% |
| 8 |  Germany | US$90m | 2.8% |
| 9 |  South Korea | US$81m | 2.5% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | US$55m | 1.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$565m | 17.5% |
| 2 | Japan | US$324m | 10% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | US$147m | 4.5% |
| 4 | Germany | US$128m | 4% |
| 5 |  United Arab Emirates | US$125m | 3.9% |
| 6 |  India | US$115m | 3.6% |
| 7 | Mexico | US$93m | 2.9% |
| 8 | Netherlands | US$91m | 2.8% |
| 9 | Canada | US$85m | 2.6% |
| 10 |  France | US$82m | 2.5% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Tariff change · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1395 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 8521 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 8521 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 8521 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 13.9% and 14% (average 13.9%).
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 8521 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 8521 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 8521 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 15%. 6 of them are duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 8521 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 7.2% and 18% (average 13.7%).
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 8521 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 20%. 2 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 8521 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 6%.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 8521 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 8521 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 8521 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 8521 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 8521 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 8521 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 8521 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 5.2% and 10%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 8521 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 20%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 8521 goods worth US$3bn (−5.5% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$2bn), followed by the United States.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$565m.
The United Kingdom ranked 10th among 159 exporters with US$55m.
The United Kingdom imported US$147m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner?
Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner fall under HS heading 8521, part of chapter 85, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on video recording or reproducing apparatus in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8521 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on video recording or reproducing apparatus in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8521 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most video recording or reproducing apparatus?
China, with US$2bn in 2024 (55.1% of world exports).