HS Code 851981
Using magnetic
Official description: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media
Also searched as: cassette player, CD player, MP3 player, media player
Classification
How 851981 breaks down
Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and TV recorders and reproducers
Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus
Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 851981?
Buyers sourcing using magnetic from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 851981 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 851981
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 851981 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 8519
Other HS codes under 8519
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus". If 851981 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 851981: common questions
What is HS code 851981?
HS code 851981 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media". The first two digits (85) are the chapter — Electrical machinery and equipment; sound and TV recorders and reproducers — and digits 3-4 (8519) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 851981?
Common products classified under 851981 include cassette player, CD player, MP3 player, media player and similar items matching using magnetic. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 851981?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 851981 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (851981) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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