HTS Code · Chapter 85 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

8519.81.20.00Cassette-type tape players

Also written 8519812000 and 8519.81.2000

HTS Code 8519.81.20.00 covers any article best defined as 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 ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesSound recording or reproducing apparatus:Other apparatus:Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media:Sound reproducing only:Cassette-type tape players:Designed exclusively for motor- vehicle installation in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from China pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8519.81.20.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 10% to 12.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8519.81.20.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 12.5%; $1,250.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 12.97%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $11,297.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 8519.81.20.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: Free
Special Rate of Duty: —
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 35%
Units of Quantity: No.

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China12.5%
Mexico10%
Canada10%
Vietnam12.5%
Germany10%

Tariff updates

Recent US tariff actions that name 8519.81.20.00 or its heading.

Jul 23, 2026 · PublishedUS imposes 50% Section 338 duty on certain Canadian products over alcohol bans
Jul 21, 2026 · CBP guidanceUSTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariff on goods of Brazil, with exemptions, from July 22, 2026
Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8519.81.20.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from China pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more.

Total duty from China

12.5%

Base rate plus 1 additional tariff

Lowest total duty

10%

From Mexico, Canada and 11 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	12.5%
Mexico	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	10%0% with USMCA
Canada	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	10%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	12.5%
Germany	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.76	10%
India	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	10%
Ireland	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	12.5%
Malaysia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	10%
United Kingdom	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	10%
France	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	10%
Brazil	Free	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	37.5%
Bangladesh	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	10%
Cambodia	Free	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	10%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from China pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Canada pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8519.81.20.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $786K of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00), down 50% on 2024, mostly from China (92%), Thailand (3%) and Philippines (2%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
China	$723K	92%	54%	12.5%
Thailand	$22K	3%	New	12.5%
Philippines	$18K	2%	New	12.5%
United Kingdom	$14K	2%	New	10%
Canada	$7K	1%	New	10%0% with USMCA
Japan	$2K	0%	New	12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8519.81.20.00.

Section 16 NotesMachinery 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 Chapter 85 NotesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

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What does HTS code 8519.81.20.00 cover?

HTS code 8519.81.20.00 covers cassette-type tape players (Designed exclusively for motor- vehicle installation), classified under 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) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8519.81.20.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8519.81.20.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from China pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of cassette-type tape players (HTS 8519.81.20.00) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 8519.81.20.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $786K of cassette-type tape players under HTS 8519.81.20.00, mostly from China (92%), Thailand (3%) and Philippines (2%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8519.81.20.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8519.81.20.00 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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