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HS code for video recorders
8521 Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “video recorders” 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%).
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for video recorders?
Video recorders 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.