26,806 official source entries are searchable. Checked 2026-09-22; edition published 2026-09-15.
Printed tariff and statistical lines from this edition, separate from historical WITS averages. Blank duty cells are not a confirmed zero. Review the parent tariff line, general and chapter notes, chapter 99, origin, exclusions, quotas and additional duties. No shipment total or special-rate eligibility is calculated. The edition publication date is not a line-level effective date.
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: › Other apparatus: › Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: › Sound reproducing only:
Transcribing machines
Source units: No.
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: › Other apparatus: › Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: › Sound reproducing only: › Cassette-type tape players:
Designed exclusively for motor- vehicle installation
Source units: No.
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: › Other apparatus: › Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: › Sound reproducing only: › Cassette-type tape players:
Other
Source units: No.
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: › Other apparatus: › Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: › Sound reproducing only:
Other
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: › Other apparatus: › Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: › Sound reproducing only: › Other
Optical disc (including compact disc) players
Source units: No.
Other
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: › Other apparatus: › Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: › Sound reproducing only: › Other
Other
Source units: No.
Other
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: › Other apparatus: › Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media:
Other
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: › Other apparatus: › Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: › Other
Telephone answering machines
Source units: No.
Other
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: › Other apparatus: › Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: › Other
Magnetic tape recorders incorporating sound reproducing apparatus
Source units: No.
Other
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: › Other apparatus: › Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: › Other
Optical disc recorders
Source units: No.
Other
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: › Other apparatus: › Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: › Other
Other
Source units: No.
Other
Reported average: 0%.
Source year: 2023. Classification: HS 2022 (H6). Checked 2026-09-14.
National lines included: 5 of 5. Excluded from the average: 0.
Reported ad-valorem range: 0%–0%.
Reported historical ad-valorem MFN simple average for 2023, not a national tariff schedule. No preferential rates, additional duties, VAT, excise or import permissions are determined.
Not a current 2026 national duty. The HS6 average does not determine the duty of a particular national subdivision, origin or shipment.
WITS observation for this code and year
UN Comtrade H6 descriptions (HS 2022)
WITS API definitions: reported averages and excluded national lines
Direct HS code answer for United States
The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 0.00% (2023 MFN average) for Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media, n.e.c. in item no 8519.20, 8519.30 or 8519.50.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.
0.00% (2023 MFN average)
not assessed
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| HS Code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 851920 | Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment | 0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 851930 | Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; turntables (record-decks) | 1.95% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 851989 | Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no 8519 | 0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.