Heading 8519

HTS code 8519 — Sound recording or reproducing apparatus

Chapter
85 — Electrical machinery and electronics
Tariff lines
15
General duty
General duty rate of 3.9%, with 14 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 8519

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
8519.20.0000Apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus)FreeNo.
8519.30.1000With automatic record changing mechanism (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Turntables (record-decks))3.9%No.
8519.30.2000Other (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Turntables (record-decks))FreeNo.
8519.81.1000Transcribing machines (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media > Sound reproducing only)FreeNo.
8519.81.2000Designed exclusively for motor- vehicle installation (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media > Sound reproducing only > Cassette-type tape players)FreeNo.
8519.81.2500Other (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media > Sound reproducing only > Cassette-type tape players)FreeNo.
8519.81.3010Optical disc (including compact disc) players (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media > Sound reproducing only > Other)FreeNo.
8519.81.3020Other (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media > Sound reproducing only > Other)FreeNo.
8519.81.4105Telephone answering machines (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media > Other)FreeNo.
8519.81.4110Magnetic tape recorders incorporating sound reproducing apparatus (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media > Other)FreeNo.
8519.81.4120Optical disc recorders (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media > Other)FreeNo.
8519.81.4150Other (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media > Other)FreeNo.
8519.89.1000Without loudspeaker (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Other > Record players, other than those operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment)FreeNo.
8519.89.2000Other (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Other > Record players, other than those operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment)FreeNo.
8519.89.3000Other (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus > Other apparatus > Other)FreeNo.

Documents required to import under 8519

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • FCC Declaration (Form 740)Conditional

    Required for electronic devices that emit radio frequency

  • FDA Radiation Declaration (Form 2877)Conditional

    Required for products that emit radiation (X-ray, laser, microwave, etc.)

Common questions

What is HTS code 8519?
HTS heading 8519 covers sound recording or reproducing apparatus. It sits in Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and electronics) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 15 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8519?
General duty rate of 3.9%, with 14 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8519 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 85