Heading 8522

Parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8519 or 8521

9 declarable lines

Heading 8522 covers parts and accessories suitable for use solely or principally with sound recording or reproducing apparatus of heading 8519 or video recording or reproducing apparatus of heading 8521. It is split first by article type: pickup cartridges, parts of telephone answering machines, assemblies and subassemblies of articles of subheading 8519.81.41, and all other parts. The remaining lines separate printed circuit assemblies from other parts, with separate lines for magnetic recording and reproducing heads.

Products in this heading

Pickup cartridges (stylus cartridges) for record players
Printed circuit assemblies used in audio or video recording and reproducing equipment
Magnetic recording and reproducing heads
Assemblies of two or more joined pieces for apparatus of subheading 8519.81.41
Replacement parts for telephone answering machines
Mechanical and plastic parts such as tape transport components for players of heading 8519 or 8521
Subassemblies for video cassette players

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the part is suitable for use solely or principally with apparatus of heading 8519 or 8521; general purpose parts go elsewhere.
Check whether the item is a pickup cartridge, which takes its own line.
Check whether the part is for a telephone answering machine, since those have separate lines.
Check whether the part is an assembly or subassembly of an article of subheading 8519.81.41.
Within the remaining part lines, decide whether the item is a printed circuit assembly, a magnetic recording or reproducing head, or another part.

Often confused with

Recorded or blank tapes, discs and solid-state media
The media itself is classified in 8523, not as a part of the player.
Heading 8523
Microphones, loudspeakers and headphones
These are separate articles with their own heading, not parts of recording or reproducing apparatus.
Heading 8518
Monitors, projectors and television reception apparatus
Their parts go to heading 8529, not 8522.
Heading 8528
Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
The cameras themselves, and their parts, are outside heading 8522.
Heading 8525
Unrecorded or recorded smart cards and memory cards
Solid-state storage media are classified as media, not as parts of players.
Heading 8523

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for pickup cartridges?

Pickup cartridges are classified under 8522.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.9%.

What is the duty on printed circuit assemblies for audio and video players?

Printed circuit assemblies for other apparatus of heading 8519 or 8521 fall under 8522.90.65.00, which is Free under the general (MFN) rate. Assemblies of two or more joined pieces for articles of subheading 8519.81.41 fall under 8522.90.36.00, also Free.

How do I classify a spare magnetic recording head?

If it is a part of a telephone answering machine, use 8522.90.58.40 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. If it is a part of other apparatus of heading 8519 or 8521, use 8522.90.80.40, also Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.