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HS code for stereo
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “stereo” 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.
In the UK Global Tariff, 8519 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 8519 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 9.5% (average 3.7%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 8519 covers 7 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 60%.
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USASee also
- soundbars
- juke boxes
- turntables
- home stereo
- mp3 players
- record decks
- record players
- sound recorders
- tapes - players
- tapes - recorders
- tapes - decks, sound
- recorders, tape - sound
- recording apparatus, sound
- cassette deck and mechanisms
- hi-fi separates - cd players
- hi-fi separates - tape decks
- hi-fi separates - turntables
- reproducing apparatus, sound
- telephone answering machines
- hi-fi separates - mp3 players
- sound recorders and reproducer
- cinematographic sound recorders
- cinematographic sound reproducers
- machines and machinery - dictating
- hi-fi separates - mini disc players
- compact disc players, reading systems
- machines and machinery - sound recording
- tapes - recorders and reproducers, sound
- machines and machinery - sound reproducing
- dictating machines and parts and accessories
- laser optical reading system (compact disc players)
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for stereo?
Stereo 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.