Chapter 85 · Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment · Section 16
HS Code 8523.49
Other
Heading 8523: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37
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 8523.49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8523.49.20 |
Other > For reproducing phenomena other than sound or image 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | 86.1¢/m2 of recording surface | No., m2 |
| 8523.49.30 |
Other > For reproducing phenomena other than sound or image > For reproducing sound only |
Free | - | 86.1¢/m2 of recording surface | No., m2 |
| 8523.49.40 |
Other > Other > For reproducing representations of instructions, data, sound, and image, recorded in a machine readable binary form, and capable of being manipulated or providing interactivity to a user, by means of an automatic data processing machine; proprietary format recorded discs |
Free | - | 80% | No. |
| 8523.49.50 |
Other > Other > Other |
Free | - | 80% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 8523.49
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 8523 49 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8523 49 20 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8523 49 10 | Digital versatile discs (DVD) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8523 49 00 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8523.49
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 8523 49 00 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8523 49 10 00 | Digital versatile discs (DVD) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8523 49 20 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8523 49 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8523
The subheadings immediately before and after 8523.49 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 8523.49.
What is HS code 8523.49?
HS code 8523.49 covers: Other. 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 8523.49?
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 8523.49?
The UK extends 8523.49 to 4 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8523490000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.