Find HS Code and trade information for digital picture frame

Digital Picture Frame

A digital picture frame is a display device specifically designed to view digital photographs, typically stored on internal memory or external storage devices. It functions as a photo album that automatically cycles through images, often with customizable display settings and playback options.

Material

Digital picture frames are constructed with components similar to standard LCD or LED displays. Key materials include:

• Display Panel: Typically LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or LED (Light Emitting Diode) for image presentation. LED panels are increasingly common due to their superior image quality, energy efficiency, and slimmer profile.
• Housing: Often plastic, metal (aluminum is frequent), or a combination thereof. The housing provides structural support and aesthetic design.
• Circuit Board: Contains the processing unit, memory chips, and connectivity interfaces.
• Power Supply: Internal or external power adapter.
• Storage: Internal flash memory (often eMMC or similar) and typically slots for SD cards, USB drives, or wireless connectivity components.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a digital picture frame is to provide a convenient and dynamic way to display and share digital photos without the need for a computer or manual operation. They are intended for continuous or semi-continuous photo viewing in homes, offices, or other personal spaces.

Function

• Image Display: The core function is to display digital photos in formats such as JPEG, PNG, and sometimes GIF.
• Automatic Slideshow: Frames automatically cycle through photos, with adjustable interval times.
• Storage & Memory: Internal memory and external storage support allow for a large number of photos.
• Connectivity: Many frames offer Wi-Fi connectivity for downloading photos from cloud services (Google Photos, Dropbox, etc.) or remote control via smartphone apps. Some include Bluetooth for transferring photos from mobile devices.
• Playback Options: Features often include transition effects (fades, wipes, etc.), zoom, pan, rotate, and the ability to create playlists.
• Remote Control: Typically controlled via physical buttons on the frame or a remote control. Increasingly, smartphone apps are used for remote operation.
• Video Playback: Some frames support basic video playback, often in formats like MP4.
• Clock/Calendar Display: Many frames include a clock and calendar function when not displaying photos.

Usage Scenarios

• Home Decor: Displaying family photos in living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways.
• Gift Giving: A popular gift for family members, especially grandparents.
• Office Environment: Displaying company photos or promotional images.
• Events: Showing photos from weddings, birthdays, or other special occasions.
• Digital Memory Board: Creating a continuously updated visual record of events.
• Care Facilities: Providing visual stimulation for residents.

Common Types

• Standard Digital Picture Frames: Basic frames with internal memory and SD card slots.
• Wi-Fi Enabled Frames: Connect to Wi-Fi for downloading photos from cloud services and remote control.
• Cloud-Connected Frames: Specifically designed for integration with cloud photo storage services (e.g., Google Photos, Amazon Photos).
• Large-Screen Frames: Larger displays (15 inches or greater) for more impactful viewing.
• Touchscreen Frames: Allow for interactive photo viewing and navigation.
• Rotating Frames: Can automatically rotate photos for optimal viewing angles.
• Smart Frames: Include more advanced features like voice control, video streaming, and integration with other smart home devices.
• Poster Frames: Designed to look like traditional picture frames, often with a higher resolution display.

Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant to “digital picture frame”:

• 8531809005: Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530; parts thereof: Other apparatus: Other Indicator panels: Incorporating electric discharge (fluorescent) devices. This code covers electric visual signaling apparatus, specifically indicator panels that use fluorescent devices. A digital picture frame displays visual information and could fall under this category if it utilizes a fluorescent display.

  • 85: Electric machinery and equipment, their parts; sound recording or reproducing apparatus, television-image transmitting or reproducing apparatus, and parts and accessories of such articles.
  • 31: Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus, other than those of heading 8512 or 8530.
  • 80: Parts thereof.
  • 90: Other apparatus.
  • 05: Other Indicator panels: Incorporating electric discharge (fluorescent) devices.

• 8531809026: Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530; parts thereof: Other apparatus: Other Indicator panels: Other. This code also covers electric visual signaling apparatus, but for indicator panels that do not specifically incorporate fluorescent devices. If the digital picture frame uses a different display technology (e.g., LCD, LED), this code may be applicable.

  • 85: Electric machinery and equipment, their parts; sound recording or reproducing apparatus, television-image transmitting or reproducing apparatus, and parts and accessories of such articles.
  • 31: Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus, other than those of heading 8512 or 8530.
  • 80: Parts thereof.
  • 90: Other apparatus.
  • 26: Other Indicator panels: Other.

Tax Rate Information:

Both HS codes 8531809005 and 8531809026 share the following tax details:

• Basic Tariff: 0.0%
• Additional Tariff: 7.5%
• Additional Tariff (after April 2, 2025): 30.0%
• Total Tariff: 37.5%

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'digital picture frame' are limited, with only the following 2 found.