Chapter 85 · Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment · Section 16
HS Code 8519.81
Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media
Heading 8519: Sound recording or reproducing apparatus
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8519.81
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8519.81.10 |
Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media > Sound reproducing only > Transcribing machines |
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8519.81.20 |
Sound reproducing only > Cassette-type tape players > Designed exclusively for motor- vehicle installation |
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8519.81.25 |
Sound reproducing only > Cassette-type tape players > Other |
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8519.81.30 |
Sound reproducing only > Cassette-type tape players > Other 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8519.81.41 |
Sound reproducing only > Other > Other 4 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | 35% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 8519.81
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8519 81 00 | Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8519.81
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8519 81 00 00 | Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8519 81 00 10 | For use in civil aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8519 81 00 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8519
The subheadings immediately before and after 8519.81 in chapter 85.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8519.81.
What is HS code 8519.81?
HS code 8519.81 covers: Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media. It belongs to chapter 85 (Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8519.81?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8519.81?
The UK extends 8519.81 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8519810000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.