U.S. imports of Turntables (Record Decks) Without Sound Recording Capability (SITC 76335) totaled $8.8M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Turntables (Record Decks) Without Sound Recording Capability paid $692K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.88% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Turntables (Record Decks) Without Sound Recording Capability imports of $8.8M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlayback-only turntables — commonly called record decks in the audio trade — are classified here when they incorporate no sound recording device, distinguishing them from professional DJ or studio units that may include recording functions. Renewed consumer interest in vinyl has made this a more actively traded category than its legacy SITC position might suggest, with demand driven by both audiophile and entry-level segments. The absence of a recording mechanism is the critical classification boundary; units with phono preamps or USB digitizing outputs may warrant additional scrutiny to confirm they remain playback-only.
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619 import shipments a month
A USB digitizing output converts the analog signal to a digital file, which customs authorities may interpret as a sound recording function. This could shift classification out of this heading. Importers of USB-equipped turntables should seek a binding ruling or broker guidance before assuming this heading applies.
Purely passive turntables with no wireless or radio-frequency-emitting components generally do not require FCC equipment authorization. However, units with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless connectivity are subject to FCC Part 15 authorization requirements, which must be obtained before importation.
Basic heading 429 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 76335 · $8.8M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Taiwan together supply 85% of it.
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$8.8MYoY · free account
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$1.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $85.3M of Turntables (Record Decks) Without Sound Recording Capability.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.