Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · HTS code · HS 8519.81

8519.81.10

8519.81.10: Other audio recorders and players: Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: sound reproducing only, transcribing machines

Other audio recorders and players

Not declarable on its own: use one of its 1 subdivisions Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · checked on 24 October 2026

  1. 8519 Sound recording or reproducing apparatus:
  2. Other apparatus:
  3. 8519.81 Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media:
  4. Sound reproducing only:
  5. 8519.81.10 Transcribing machines

What you pay

Importing into USA

Customs duty Free standard rate depends on the country of origin
Additional duties and charges 1 additional measure
VAT no federal VAT; a Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464 % is charged on formal entries
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US additional duties of HTS chapter 99 in force on 22 October 2026 are included (Section 301, 232, 338 and 201). IEEPA duties are no longer collected after the Supreme Court ruling of February 2026. Conditional exemptions (US content, end use, metal share) are not computed: check the provision.

Additional duties and import rules

Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.

Additional duties and charges 1

  • Additional dutySection 301 — China — technology transfer, IP and innovation (2018 actions and 2024 four-year review) 7.5%
    Applies to goods from
    China
    In force
    from 1 September 2019
    Legal act
    HTSUS 9903.88.15

Same subheading in other tariffs

8519.81 Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 9.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Mexico Free – 25% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 6.4% Brazil 7.2% – 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 15.1% Argentina Free – 20% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 17.5% Peru 6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines New Zealand Free General (MFN) 18 tariff lines Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Taiwan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line North Macedonia 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines

USA lines: 8519.81

Binding rulings for similar goods

Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.

  • H350248 U.S. CBP 16 January 2026 · 8519.81.41

    Application for Further Review of Protest No. 1401-25-108344; Tariff classification of certain Bluetooth Speakers

  • H335210 U.S. CBP 14 October 2025 · 8519.81.41

    Application for Further Review of Protest No. 4601-23-135690; Tariff classification of the “VOX Reader”

  • N336811 U.S. CBP 7 December 2023 · 8519.81.41.50

    The tariff classification of a sound recording and reproducing apparatus from China

  • N335428 U.S. CBP 29 September 2023 · 8519.81.41.50

    The tariff classification of a baby sound machine from China

  • 600015936 HMRC 18 September 2026 – 17 September 2029 · 8519 81 00 90

    A HiFi console featuring a CD player, built-in amplifier and Bluetooth receiver. It connects to Wi-Fi for internet radio, Spotify connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Apple Airplay 2, Google Cast, and has HDMI ARC/eARC input. The console supports several audio formats including MP3, AAC, FLAC,…

  • 600015975 HMRC 18 September 2026 – 17 September 2029 · 8519 81 00 90

    Pair of stereo loudspeakers for reproduction of audio from compatible external devices. Each cabinet incorporates a 20mm silk dome tweeter and an 85mm NS+ woofer, mounted within the same enclosure. The system incorporates built-in amplification and has audio input including Bluetooth, USB-C,…

  • 600011212 HMRC 2 September 2024 – 1 September 2027 · 8519 81 00 90

    A stand alone CD player which needs to be connected to a system containing an amplifier and loudspeakers Engineered slot loading CD mech Compatible with CD-DA, CD-R CD-RW disks Finishes: Fused walnut veneer with machined Aluminium top plate Dimensions:H45 x W175 x D160mm Weight: 1.3kgs Type slot…

16 rulings in total for this code

Legal notes

Additional note

1. Subheadings 85192010 and 85193000 are to be taken not to apply to sound reproducing apparatus with laser reading system.

Chapter notes: Chapter 85 →

Code history

Since 2022; before, these goods were classified under 8519.50.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, 8519.81.10 is one of 5 lines under subheading 8519.81, using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media.

The general duty is free, and quantities are declared in p/st.

For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is 9.5%, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 0%–25%, the Brazil duty is 7.2%–20%, the Argentina duty is 0%–20%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 10% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.

The United States imported goods of subheading 8519.81 worth US$843m in 2024; the largest supplier was China, and the United Kingdom ranked 7th with US$4m.

Questions and answers

What is the USA import duty for HTS code 8519.81.10?

The general duty in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is free; the supplementary unit is p/st. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Where does the United States import these goods from?

For subheading 8519.81 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$660m), followed by Vietnam.

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