U.S. imports of Coin- or Payment-Operated Sound Recording & Reproducing Apparatus (HS 851920) totaled $1.0M in September 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Coin- or Payment-Operated Sound Recording & Reproducing Apparatus paid $105K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Coin- or Payment-Operated Sound Recording & Reproducing Apparatus imports of $1.0M in September 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $769K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataJukeboxes, coin-operated karaoke machines, and other sound apparatus activated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, or tokens occupy this single-line heading (8519200000), a niche but commercially distinct category from general consumer audio equipment. Malaysia leads US imports under this heading, followed by South Korea and the United Kingdom — a supplier mix that reflects both electronics manufacturing capacity and the entertainment-equipment industry's geographic concentration. Because these devices incorporate payment-acceptance mechanisms, importers should confirm that the payment-processing components do not trigger separate classification obligations under Chapter 84 or 85 for the payment module itself.
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Classification under 8519.20 hinges on whether the apparatus is designed to be operated by a means of payment as its primary mode of use. A machine marketed and designed principally as a coin- or card-operated commercial device would generally remain here even if it has a free-play override. However, a consumer karaoke unit with an incidental coin slot added as a secondary feature may be better classified elsewhere in Chapter 85. CBP's essential character analysis would apply, and a binding ruling is advisable for ambiguous configurations.
While there is no mandatory federal admissibility review specific to this product category, coin-operated devices with electrical components must comply with applicable product safety standards. Many US retailers and venues require third-party safety certification (such as UL or ETL listing) before accepting commercial-grade coin-operated equipment. Importers should also confirm FCC Part 15 compliance for any device that emits radio-frequency energy, even incidentally.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 8519
Subheading 851920 · $1.0M of $85.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$15KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $9.6M of Coin- or Payment-Operated Sound Recording & Reproducing Apparatus and exported $1.9M.
Through September 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8519200000 | Sound Rec/Reproducing Apps Operated by Payment | $459K | 9.82% | 98.22% | $45K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8519200000 | Sound Rec/Reproducing Apps Operated by Payment | $142K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Malaysia and Taiwan together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.