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U.S. imports of video recording or reproducing apparatus, other than magnetic tape-type (HS 852190) totaled $33.4M in April 2026, traded with 38 countries.
Importers of Video Recording or Reproducing Apparatus, Other Than Magnetic Tape-Type paid $3.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $31.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Video Recording or Reproducing Apparatus, Other Than Magnetic Tape-Type imports of $33.4M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $28.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNon-magnetic-tape video recording and reproducing apparatus — encompassing optical disc recorders, solid-state video recorders, and other non-tape formats — classifies under a single tariff line (8521900000), making the heading administratively straightforward but requiring importers to confirm that the article is not better classified as a set-top box, monitor, or data-storage device under other Chapter 85 provisions. Vietnam leads US imports under this heading, followed by China and Taiwan. Goods of Chinese origin may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, a consideration that has contributed to Vietnam's prominence as a manufacturing base for optical and solid-state video apparatus exported to the US.
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A network-attached video recorder whose primary function is recording and reproducing video signals may qualify under 8521.90, but CBP has historically scrutinized devices that also perform significant data-processing or network-switching functions. If the NVR is essentially a specialized computer with video-recording software, it may be more appropriately classified under heading 8471 (automatic data-processing machines) or another Chapter 85 provision. A binding ruling from CBP is strongly recommended before importing NVRs in commercial quantities.
Importers should retain product technical specifications confirming the recording medium (optical disc, flash memory, etc.), the device's primary function as video recording/reproduction, and the absence of an integrated video tuner (which could affect classification). Commercial invoices should describe the article with sufficient technical detail — format, recording medium, and intended use — to allow CBP to verify the tariff-line selection without ambiguity.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8521900000 | VIDEO RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APP,EXC MAGNET TAPE | $33.4M | 10.90% | $3.4M |
VIDEO RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APP,EXC MAGNET TAPE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8521900000 | VIDEO RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APP,EXC MAGNET TAPE | $15.5M |
VIDEO RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APP,EXC MAGNET TAPE
24.4K 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 | $7.5M | $2.9M | -$4.6M |
| Texas | $3.6M | $5.0M | +$1.4M |
| Georgia | $2.9M | $795K | -$2.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $9.6M | $173K | -$9.4M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $1.3M | $2.6M | +$1.3M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $2.9M | -- | -$2.9M |