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8523.80.10.00 - Phonograph records 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty30%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

HTS code 8523.80.10.00 specifically covers phonograph records. This category is dedicated to media designed for the analog recording and playback of sound. These typically include vinyl discs with grooved surfaces that are read by a stylus.

Distinguishing this from its sibling category, 8523.80.20.00 ("Other"), is crucial. While 8523.80.20.00 would encompass other media not otherwise specified under heading 8523, 8523.80.10.00 is narrowly defined for the distinct format of traditional phonograph records. This ensures that the specific characteristics and purpose of these audio discs are appropriately classified.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 8523.80.10.00 has no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification to this code relies on identifying the product as a phonograph record, adhering to the established definitions within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This includes both blank records intended for recording and pre-recorded records.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8523.80.10.00?
HTS code 8523.80.10.00 covers Phonograph records under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.
›What products are classified under 8523.80.10.00?
This classification covers Phonograph records. It is a subcategory of Other: (8523.80).
›What is the import duty rate for 8523.80.10.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8523.80.10.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 30%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8523.80.10.00?
Imports under HTS 8523.80.10.00 are measured in No..
Go up to 8523.80 · Go up to Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

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