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U.S. imports of pickup cartridges for sound recording apparatus (HS 852210) totaled $813K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Pickup Cartridges for Sound Recording Apparatus paid $114K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $813K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Pickup Cartridges for Sound Recording Apparatus imports of $813K in April 2026 ran 47% above the year-to-date monthly average of $555K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPickup cartridges — the transducer assemblies that convert stylus movement into electrical signals — occupy a specialized niche in the professional audio and audiophile turntable market. Japan dominates US supply, with Denmark and Vietnam also contributing meaningfully, reflecting the concentration of precision audio manufacturing in those countries. All US imports enter under a single 10-digit line, 8522100000, making classification straightforward, though the high unit values typical of premium cartridges can attract scrutiny during customs valuation review. Importers should verify that country-of-origin marking complies with CBP requirements, particularly for cartridges assembled from components sourced across multiple countries.
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CBP applies a substantial transformation test: the country where the cartridge undergoes the processing that gives it its essential character — typically final assembly and calibration — is generally considered the country of origin. Importers sourcing cartridges assembled in one country from parts made elsewhere should obtain a detailed bill of materials and a manufacturer's affidavit to support the origin declaration.
Japan has maintained a concentration of precision audio manufacturers — including producers of moving-coil and moving-magnet cartridges — that have built decades of expertise in the tight tolerances required for stylus and cantilever fabrication. This manufacturing heritage, combined with established quality reputations in the audiophile market, sustains Japan's leading supplier position.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $542K | -- | -$542K |
| DENMARK | $184K | $45K | -$139K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $53K | $19K | -$35K |
| CANADA | -- | $44K | +$44K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $27K | +$27K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8522100000 | PICKUP CARTRIDGES | $813K | 14.04% | $114K |
PICKUP CARTRIDGES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8522100000 | PICKUP CARTRIDGES | $171K |
PICKUP CARTRIDGES
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MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
Monthly import values over time
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $420K | $6K | -$414K |
| New York | $182K | $109K | -$73K |
| California | $97K | -- | -$97K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $392K | -- | -$392K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $182K | $50K | -$132K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $89K | $34K | -$55K |