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HS code for tapes - recorders
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “tapes - recorders” 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 tapes - recorders?
Tapes - recorders 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.