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HSChapter 85
U.S. imports of coin- or payment-operated sound recording & reproducing apparatus (HS 851920) totaled $841K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Importers of Coin- or Payment-Operated Sound Recording & Reproducing Apparatus paid $84K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $841K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALAYSIA | $841K | -- | -$841K |
| CANADA | -- | $39K | +$39K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $32K | +$32K |
| MEXICO | -- | $22K | +$22K |
| JAPAN | -- | $4K | +$4K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8519200000 | SOUND REC/REPRODUCING APPS OPERATED BY PAYMENT | $841K | 10.00% | $84K |
SOUND REC/REPRODUCING APPS OPERATED BY PAYMENT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8519200000 | SOUND REC/REPRODUCING APPS OPERATED BY PAYMENT | $102K |
SOUND REC/REPRODUCING APPS OPERATED BY PAYMENT
87 no
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $841K | $3K | -$837K |
| California | -- | $48K | +$48K |
| Washington | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | $841K | -- | -$841K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $23K | +$23K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $22K | +$22K |