U.S. import tariffs · heading 8521

Heading 8521: Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner

Every line of heading 8521 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.

Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner

Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and TV equipment. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.

Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →

Tariff lines

HTS codeOfficial descriptionGeneral rate
8521.10Magnetic tape-type:
8521.10.30.00Not capable of recordingFree
8521.10.60.00OtherFree
8521.10.90.00OtherFree
8521.90.00.00OtherFree

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Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 8521 has 2 of them. Schedule B lookup →

  • 8521.10.0000VIDEO RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS, WHETHER OR NOT INCORPORATING A VIDEO TUNER, MAGNETIC TAPE-TYPE
  • 8521.90.0000VIDEO RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS, WHETHER OR NOT INCORPORATING A VIDEO TUNER, EXCEPT MAGNETIC TAPE-TYPE

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.

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