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U.S. imports of turntables (record-decks) (HS 851930) totaled $10.1M in May 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Turntables (Record-Decks) paid $750K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $7.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Turntables (Record-Decks) imports of $10.1M in May 2026 ran 45% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.0M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataDriven by a sustained vinyl revival in both consumer and professional DJ markets, turntables have re-emerged as a meaningfully traded commodity under this heading, which splits into automatic record changers (8519301000) and all other turntables (8519302000). China is the dominant supplier, with Taiwan and Czech Republic as notable secondary sources — the Czech presence reflecting European precision-manufacturing heritage in audiophile turntable production. Goods of Chinese origin under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor that has prompted some brands to explore alternative manufacturing in Taiwan and Eastern Europe. The distinction between automatic changers and standard turntables is relevant not only for tariff-line selection but also for product-safety and FCC compliance documentation.
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An automatic record changer is mechanically capable of sequentially playing multiple records without manual intervention — a feature common in mid-20th-century home units. Modern single-play turntables, including direct-drive DJ decks and belt-drive audiophile models, do not have this mechanism and classify under 8519302000. Importers should review the product's technical specifications to confirm whether an automatic stacking or changing mechanism is present.
Czech Republic is home to Pro-Ject Audio Systems, a major manufacturer of audiophile-grade belt-drive turntables that are widely distributed in the US market. This single manufacturer's export volume is sufficient to place the Czech Republic among the leading source countries under this heading, illustrating how a niche, high-value product category can be dominated by a small number of specialized producers.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $7.8M | -- | -$7.8M |
| TAIWAN | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $493K | $38K | -$456K |
| CANADA | $89K | $230K | +$142K |
| MEXICO | -- | $212K | +$212K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8519302000 | TURNTABLES, NESOI | $6.7M | 7.17% | 72.64% | $477K |
| 8519301000 | TURNTABLES WITH AUTOMATIC RECORD CHANGERS | $49K | 18.61% | 100.00% | $9K |
TURNTABLES, NESOI
TURNTABLES WITH AUTOMATIC RECORD CHANGERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8519302000 | TURNTABLES, NESOI | $976K |
| 8519301000 | TURNTABLES WITH AUTOMATIC RECORD CHANGERS | $70K |
TURNTABLES, NESOI
6.4K no
TURNTABLES WITH AUTOMATIC RECORD CHANGERS
124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.9M | $219K | -$2.7M |
| South Carolina | $1.9M | $21K | -$1.8M |
| New York | $496K | $215K | -$281K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $3.0M | $17K | -$2.9M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $381K | $69K | -$312K |