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851989Chapter 85

851989 — Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus: Other

Covers:
Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus not listed under the other codes in this heading.
Not covered:
851920 (Apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank…); 851930 (Turntables (record-decks)); 851981 (Other apparatus — Using magnetic, optical or…).
Listed US duty:
0% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Other

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What 851989 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus › Other apparatus › Other.

This is the “other” line of heading 8519 (sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:

  • 851920 Apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment
  • 851930 Turntables (record-decks)
  • 851981 Other apparatus — Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 8519 Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus: every subheading side by side.

US duty rate

0%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Who imports under 851989

EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 851989 →

Common questions

What is HS code 851989?
Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Other
What duty rates apply to 851989?
Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.

Browse all of 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 →

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