851981 — Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus: Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media
HS code 851981 classifies Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus: Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media. It belongs to Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) of Section XVI (Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) of the Harmonized System. Duty rates are recorded for 1 country.
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Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media
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- What is HS code 851981?
- Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media
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