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U.S. imports of magnetic tape-type video recording or reproducing apparatus (HS 852110) totaled $408K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Magnetic Tape-Type Video Recording or Reproducing Apparatus paid $41K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $408K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Magnetic Tape-Type Video Recording or Reproducing Apparatus imports of $408K in April 2026 ran 239% above the year-to-date monthly average of $120K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMagnetic tape-based video recording apparatus — VHS, Betamax, and similar cassette or cartridge formats — represents a legacy technology category that nonetheless continues to generate US import entries for archival, broadcast, and specialty applications. Japan leads supply under this heading, a reflection of its historical dominance in consumer VCR manufacturing, with China as a secondary source. The heading's four tariff lines distinguish color cassette/cartridge player-only units (8521103000), color cassette and cartridge recorder/players (8521106000), and non-color video tape equipment (8521109000). Importers of professional broadcast-grade tape machines should confirm that the apparatus does not incorporate features — such as integrated tuners or disc drives — that would shift classification to a different heading.
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A standalone magnetic tape-type video recorder or player designed for professional broadcast or archival use generally classifies under 8521.10, provided it does not incorporate a video tuner or other features that would make a different heading more appropriate. The key is that the apparatus's primary function is recording or reproducing video via magnetic tape. If the device is integrated into a larger broadcast system as a subassembly, classification as a part under a different heading may be considered.
The US tariff schedule under 8521.10 separates color cassette/cartridge player-only units (8521103000) and color recorder/players (8521106000) from non-color video tape equipment (8521109000). The color/non-color split reflects the original tariff structure from the era of active VCR trade and can carry different duty rates. Importers of monochrome or black-and-white video tape equipment — rare today but still used in some industrial or archival contexts — must use the non-color line rather than defaulting to the color provisions.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $627K | +$627K |
| JAPAN | $400K | -- | -$400K |
| PERU | -- | $86K | +$86K |
| GERMANY | -- | $71K | +$71K |
| INDIA | -- | $35K | +$35K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8521106000 | VIDEO CASSETTE & CARTRIDGE RECORDER/PLAYERS, COLOR | $395K | 10.00% | $40K |
| 8521109000 | VIDEO TAPE RECORDING OR PLAYING EQUIP,EXC COLOR | $8K | 10.00% | $797 |
| 8521103000 | VIDEO CASSETTE/ CARTRIDGE PLAYER ONLY, COLOR | $4K | 10.00% | $437 |
VIDEO CASSETTE & CARTRIDGE RECORDER/PLAYERS, COLOR
VIDEO TAPE RECORDING OR PLAYING EQUIP,EXC COLOR
VIDEO CASSETTE/ CARTRIDGE PLAYER ONLY, COLOR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8521100000 | VIDEO RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APP, MAGNETIC TAPE | $886K |
VIDEO RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APP, MAGNETIC TAPE
482 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 | -- | $648K | +$648K |
| Michigan | $395K | -- | -$395K |
| Florida | -- | $90K | +$90K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $632K | +$632K |
| DETROIT METROPOLITAN AIRPORT, MI | $395K | -- | -$395K |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | $90K | +$90K |