What types of products are included under HS-4 8523?

HS-4 8523 includes discs, tapes, solid-state storage devices, smart cards, and other media for recording sound or phenomena, whether recorded or not.

How do I choose between HS-6 852321 and 852329?

Use HS-6 852321 for magnetic cards with a stripe, and HS-6 852329 for other magnetic media that do not have a stripe.

What is the difference between HS-6 852341 and 852349?

HS-6 852341 is for unrecorded optical media, while HS-6 852349 is for recorded optical media.

Which HS-6 code should I use for a USB flash drive?

Use HS-6 852351 for solid-state non-volatile storage devices like USB flash drives.

What does HS-6 852352 cover?

HS-6 852352 covers smart cards, whether recorded or unrecorded.

Can I use HS-4 8523 for products of Chapter 37?

No, HS-4 8523 excludes products of Chapter 37, which deals with photographic or cinematographic goods.

What if my product doesn't fit any specific HS-6 subheading?

You can use HS-6 852380 for media not elsewhere classified within heading 8523.

HS-4 · 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, excluding products of Chapter 37

Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8523 when importing sound recording media like CDs, magnetic tapes, or smart cards. For example, if you're bringing in unrecorded optical discs, this heading covers those products and helps classify them correctly.

To differentiate between the subheadings, consider the type of media. For instance, HS-6 852321 applies to magnetic cards with a stripe, while HS-6 852329 covers other magnetic media without a stripe. Knowing the specific features of your product is crucial for accurate classification.

When deciding between optical media, HS-6 852341 is for unrecorded discs, whereas HS-6 852349 is for those that are recorded. If you're importing blank DVDs, use 852341; if they contain data, opt for 852349.

For solid-state storage, HS-6 852351 includes non-volatile devices like USB drives, while HS-6 852352 is specific to smart cards. Choose based on whether your product is a general storage device or a smart card with specific functionalities.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 8523 · sound recording media · magnetic media · optical discs · solid-state storage · smart cards · recorded tapes · unrecorded discs · classification for import · HS-6 subheadings · importing CDs · magnetic stripe cards · non-volatile storage devices · media for sound recording · recording media classification

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Unrecorded CDs or DVDs (HS-6 852341)
Recorded audio tapes (HS-6 852349)
Magnetic stripe cards for payment (HS-6 852321)
Solid-state drives (HS-6 852351)
Smart cards for identification (HS-6 852352)
Other magnetic media like floppy disks (HS-6 852329)
Specialized recording media not elsewhere classified (HS-6 852380)

Common questions

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What is HS-4 8523 used for?
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What are the differences between HS-6 852321 and 852329?
Which HS-6 code for unrecorded optical media?
How to import solid-state drives under HS-4 8523?
What products fall under HS-4 8523?
How to determine the correct HS-6 subheading for tapes?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products are included under HS-4 8523?: HS-4 8523 includes discs, tapes, solid-state storage devices, smart cards, and other media for recording sound or phenomena, whether recorded or not.
How do I choose between HS-6 852321 and 852329?: Use HS-6 852321 for magnetic cards with a stripe, and HS-6 852329 for other magnetic media that do not have a stripe.
What is the difference between HS-6 852341 and 852349?: HS-6 852341 is for unrecorded optical media, while HS-6 852349 is for recorded optical media.
Which HS-6 code should I use for a USB flash drive?: Use HS-6 852351 for solid-state non-volatile storage devices like USB flash drives.
What does HS-6 852352 cover?: HS-6 852352 covers smart cards, whether recorded or unrecorded.
Can I use HS-4 8523 for products of Chapter 37?: No, HS-4 8523 excludes products of Chapter 37, which deals with photographic or cinematographic goods.
What if my product doesn't fit any specific HS-6 subheading?: You can use HS-6 852380 for media not elsewhere classified within heading 8523.

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Parent context

HS code directory Chapter 85

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