8519.81.25.00 - 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 8519.81.25.00 covers "Other" sound reproducing apparatus that utilize magnetic, optical, or semiconductor media, excluding those specifically designed for motor vehicle installation. This category primarily includes standalone audio playback devices that do not fall under more specific subheadings. Examples include portable digital music players (MP3 players, digital audio players), boomboxes with CD or cassette playback (if not primarily designed for vehicles), and portable radios with digital media playback capabilities. The key defining characteristic is the ability to reproduce sound from various media types.
This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 8519.81.20.00, which exclusively covers sound reproducing apparatus specifically designed for installation in motor vehicles. Therefore, if a device is intended and marketed for integration into a car's audio system, it would be classified under the sibling code. Conversely, 8519.81.25.00 captures devices intended for general consumer use or portability outside of a vehicle context.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions for this specific code. Classification under 8519.81.25.00 therefore requires a thorough examination of the apparatus's primary function, its media playback capabilities (magnetic, optical, or semiconductor), and confirmation that it is not specifically designed for motor vehicle installation.