8519.81.41.05
Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media / Telephone answering machines
Classification path
- Sound recording or reproducing apparatus
- Other apparatus
- Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media
- Other
- Telephone answering machines
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 35%
- Unit of quantity
- No.
Related lines in heading 8519
- 8519.20.00.00Apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of paymentFree
- 8519.30.10.00With automatic record changing mechanism3.9%
- 8519.30.20.00Sound recording or reproducing apparatus / Turntables (record-decks) / OtherFree
- 8519.81.10.00Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media / Sound reproducing only / Transcribing machinesFree
- 8519.81.20.00Designed exclusively for motor- vehicle installationFree
- 8519.81.25.00Sound reproducing only / Cassette-type tape players / OtherFree
- 8519.81.30.10Optical disc (including compact disc) playersFree
- 8519.81.30.20Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media / Sound reproducing only / OtherFree
- 8519.81.41.10Magnetic tape recorders incorporating sound reproducing apparatusFree
- 8519.81.41.20Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media / Optical disc recordersFree
- 8519.81.41.50Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media / OtherFree
- 8519.89.10.00Sound recording or reproducing apparatus / Without loudspeakerFree
About heading 8519
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus
Heading 8519 covers sound recording or reproducing apparatus. It is split first by payment operation and turntables, then by apparatus using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media, separating sound reproducing only from other functions. The remaining lines cover other record players and other apparatus.
Full guide to heading 8519Products in this heading
- Coin- or card-operated music players
- Record turntables (record-decks)
- Car cassette tape players
- Portable cassette tape players
- CD players
- Telephone answering machines
- Magnetic tape recorders with sound reproducing
- Optical disc recorders
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a coin-operated music player?
Use 8519.20.00.00 for apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or other means of payment; its general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on a turntable with automatic record changing?
8519.30.10.00 covers turntables (record-decks) with automatic record changing mechanism; the general (MFN) rate is 3.9%.
How do I classify a cassette tape player designed for a car?
A cassette-type tape player designed exclusively for motor-vehicle installation goes in 8519.81.20.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.