Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "85" represent Electrical Machinery and Parts.

Specifically, this major category includes the following:

• Electrical Machinery and Equipment: Including generators, transformers, electric motors, electromagnets, electric lamps, lighting equipment, electric heating equipment, electric power measuring instruments, electric power protection devices, cables, switches, sockets, etc.
• Broadcasting, Television, and Communication Equipment: Including radio receivers, televisions, cameras, telephones, telegraphs, radars, and communication equipment.
• Electronic Equipment: Including vacuum tubes, semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, electronic components, electronic computers, automatic data processing equipment, etc.
• Related Parts: Including parts and accessories of the above equipment.

Reason for Classification:

This category is classified based on the function and use of the product. Products under Chapter 85 are related to the generation, transmission, conversion, control, and application of electric power, or the use of electric power for information processing and communication.

In simple terms, any product involving electricity, electronics, or communication functions is typically classified under Chapter 85.

To more accurately determine the specific HS code for a product, it is necessary to look at the following digits.

First four digits explanation: HS Code: 8523

Classification Description: 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.

Specific Meaning: This code covers various storage media used to record sound or other phenomena, such as discs, tapes, solid-state storage devices, and smart cards. These media are included regardless of whether they contain data or not. Additionally, matrices and masters used to produce discs are also included, but products from Chapter 37 are excluded.

Six-digit explanation: HS Code: 8523.29

Classification: 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.

Specific Meaning: Magnetic media --> Other --> Other --> Other

Eight to ten-digit explanation: HS Code: 8523295010

Classification: 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: --> Magnetic media: --> Other: --> Other: --> Other magnetic tapes: --> Of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm: --> Video tape recordings --> In cassettes

Explanation: This belongs to the carrier for recording or video phenomena, including other magnetic media in magnetic media, cassettes of video tapes with a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm.

Examples of Products: * Video cassette tapes (width between 4 mm and 6.5 mm) * Magnetic tapes for data storage * Cassette tapes for audio recording * Magnetic media for video recording * Magnetic tapes used in professional video production * Magnetic tapes for industrial data storage * Magnetic tapes used in multimedia applications