6-digit subheading

8523.80Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, other

Plain-English explanation

HTS 8523.80 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, other. It sits in Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of Free. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.

10-digit lines under 8523.80(2)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HTS 8523.80 cover?

HTS 8523.80 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, other. It belongs to Chapter 85 and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8523.80?

Every 10-digit line under HTS 8523.80 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of Free. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.

How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 8523.80?

U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 8523.80 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.

Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 8523.80?

No active AD/CVD (antidumping or countervailing duty) orders currently flag any line under HTS 8523.80 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; any new orders will appear here within 24h of publication.

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