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HTS Code · Chapter 85 · Updated Oct 27, 2026

8527.91.60.40Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus

Also written 8527916040 and 8527.91.6040

HTS Code 8527.91.60.40 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 articlesReception apparatus for radiobroadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock:Other:Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus:Other:OtherIncorporating optical disc (including compact disc) players or recorders in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from China pay 20% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8527.91.60.40 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 17.5% to 20%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8527.91.60.40

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 27, 2026

China
Total duty
20%
$2,000.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
20.47%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$12,047.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China7.5%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.15Section 301 China: List 4A9903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 8527.91.60.40

Set at 8527.91.60 in 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 →
  • China20%
  • Mexico10%
  • Canada10%
  • Vietnam12.5%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 27, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8527.91.60.40 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from China pay 20% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and 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
20%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
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 originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree20%
MexicoFree10%0% with USMCA
CanadaFree10%0% with USMCA
VietnamFree12.5%
GermanyFree10%
JapanFree12.5%
South KoreaFree12.5%
TaiwanFree10%
IndiaFree10%
IrelandFree10%
ItalyFree10%
SwitzerlandFree12.5%
ThailandFree12.5%
MalaysiaFree10%
United KingdomFree10%
FranceFree10%
IndonesiaFree10%
BrazilFree37.5%
BangladeshFree10%
CambodiaFree10%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from China pay 20% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) 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 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) 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 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) 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 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 27, 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 8527.91.60.40 From

In 2025 the US imported $7M of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40), down 56% on 2024, mostly from China (65%), Malaysia (26%) and South Korea (4%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
China$5M65%53%20%
Malaysia$2M26%72%10%
South Korea$265K4%New12.5%
Philippines$235K3%New12.5%
Vietnam$141K2%New12.5%
Hungary$18K0%260%10%
Taiwan$10K0%New10%
Canada$3K0%New10%0% with USMCA
Indonesia$3K0%New10%

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.

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What does HTS code 8527.91.60.40 cover?

HTS code 8527.91.60.40 covers combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (Incorporating optical disc (including compact disc) players or recorders), 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 8527.91.60.40?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8527.91.60.40 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 combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from China?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from China pay 20% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) 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 combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) from Mexico?

As of Oct 27, 2026, US imports of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus (HTS 8527.91.60.40) 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 8527.91.60.40 from?

In 2025 the US imported $7M of combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus under HTS 8527.91.60.40, mostly from China (65%), Malaysia (26%) and South Korea (4%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8527.91.60.40?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8527.91.60.40 is 10%, from Mexico, Canada and 11 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-27.

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