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HS code for dvd recorder
8521 Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “dvd recorder” points to heading 8521: video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 8521 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8521 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8521 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 13.9% and 14% (average 13.9%).
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 Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Brazil 7.2% – 18% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 13.7% 
Argentina Free – 20% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 14.3% 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 10 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5.2% – 10% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 8.8% 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for dvd recorder?
Dvd recorder are classified under 8521 (Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.