8519.30.20.00 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS code 8519.30.20.00 covers turntables (record-decks) that do not possess an automatic record-changing mechanism. This category is specifically for single-play turntables, where the user manually places each record onto the platter and initiates playback. The primary function is the mechanical reproduction of sound from vinyl records, utilizing a stylus to track the grooves and a motor to rotate the platter.
This classification is distinguished from its sibling, 8519.30.10.00, by the absence of an automatic record-changing mechanism. While both are turntables, the sibling category specifically includes devices capable of playing multiple records sequentially without manual intervention between each record. Therefore, 8519.30.20.00 is for simpler, manual operation turntables.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code relies on the definitive characteristic of being a turntable designed for manual operation, without any automated record handling capabilities.