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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of video recording or reproducing apparatus (including those with a video tuner) (SITC 76381) totaled $408K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Video Recording or Reproducing Apparatus (Including Those with a Video Tuner) 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. Video Recording or Reproducing Apparatus (Including Those with a Video Tuner) imports of $408K in April 2026 ran 239% above the year-to-date monthly average of $120K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataVideo recorders and players — including VCRs, DVD/Blu-ray recorders, digital video recorders (DVRs), and similar apparatus whether or not incorporating a video tuner — are covered under this heading. The inclusion of a video tuner does not change the classification, making this a broad category that spans legacy analog formats and current digital recording platforms. Section 301 tariffs have significantly affected sourcing economics for Chinese-manufactured video apparatus, prompting supply-chain shifts toward Vietnam and other Southeast Asian production bases. Importers should verify country-of-origin rules carefully when components are sourced from multiple countries.
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Possibly, if video recording is the device's primary function. However, set-top boxes whose dominant function is signal reception and decoding — with recording as a secondary feature — may be classified under reception apparatus for television or communication equipment headings instead. The essential-character test and CBP binding rulings are the appropriate tools for resolving this distinction.
Section 301 measures on Chinese-origin electronics have led many importers to shift production or final assembly to Vietnam, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries. However, substantial-transformation rules mean that simply assembling Chinese components in a third country does not automatically confer non-Chinese origin; importers must conduct a rigorous origin analysis to avoid misclassification.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $627K | +$627K |
| JAPAN | $400K | -- | -$400K |
| PERU | -- | $86K | +$86K |
| GERMANY | -- | $71K | +$71K |
| INDIA | -- | $35K | +$35K |
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