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HS code for mp3 players
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “mp3 players” points to heading 8519: sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus. 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 8519 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8519 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 9.5%. 2 of them are duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8519 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 9.5% (average 5.9%).
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for mp3 players?
Mp3 players are classified under 8519 (Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.