SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of parts of sound recorders, reproducers & television image/sound recorders (SITC 76499) totaled $4.6M in April 2026, traded with 38 countries.
Importers of Parts of Sound Recorders, Reproducers & Television Image/Sound Recorders paid $620K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $4.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts of Sound Recorders, Reproducers & Television Image/Sound Recorders imports of $4.6M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMechanical and electronic subassemblies for audio playback decks, optical disc drives, and television image-and-sound recording equipment are captured here, serving both consumer electronics repair markets and professional broadcast equipment manufacturers. The heading's scope is narrower than adjacent parts categories: it is limited to apparatus whose primary function is recording or reproducing sound or combined image-and-sound, excluding parts for transmission or reception equipment. Importers should be attentive to the distinction between a part "for" a sound recorder versus a general-purpose electronic component that happens to be installed in one, as CBP applies a principal-use analysis that can shift classification.
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CBP examines whether the part is chiefly used with sound or image-and-sound recording/reproducing apparatus, considering commercial reality, industry usage, and the part's design characteristics. A component designed and marketed exclusively for a specific recorder model is more readily classified here than a multipurpose electronic module. Binding ruling requests are available from CBP when principal use is genuinely uncertain.
Optical pickup assemblies used in CD or DVD audio players are generally classifiable as parts of sound-reproducing apparatus when the player's primary function is audio playback. For combination audio/video players, the dominant function of the parent apparatus governs. Given the technical nuance, importers should obtain a CBP binding ruling or consult a licensed customs broker before large-volume entries.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONG KONG | -- | $34.5M | +$34.5M |
| JAPAN | $877K | $38K | -$839K |
| CHINA | $753K | $34K | -$720K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $515K | $115K | -$400K |
| GERMANY | $304K | $111K | -$193K |
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