HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8519.89 – Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no 8519
HS code 8519.89 is the 6-digit subheading for sound recording or reproducing apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no 8519. It is used for analog dictation machines, phonographs (non-turntable type), specialized audio playback units, sound effect generators and integrated audio systems not fitting other categories.
What HS 8519.89 covers
This is a residual HS code for sound recording or reproducing apparatus not specifically covered by other subheadings within 8519. It acts as a 'catch-all' for devices that might use older technologies, highly specialized formats, or integrated systems that don't fit the more defined categories like coin-operated machines, turntables, or those using magnetic/optical/semiconductor media. Examples could include certain types of analog dictation machines, unique sound effect generators, or integrated audio systems that don't primarily rely on the specified media types. International trade in this category is diverse and often involves niche markets or specialized industrial applications. Exporters and importers vary widely depending on the specific product, but manufacturing hubs in Asia often supply these specialized items globally. The key is that the apparatus's primary function is sound recording or reproduction, but it lacks the specific characteristics of other 8519 subheadings.
- Covers
- Analog dictation machines
- Phonographs (non-turntable type)
- Specialized audio playback units
- Sound effect generators
- Integrated audio systems not fitting other categories
- Vintage cylinder players
- Examples
- Olympus DS-9500 (digital dictation, but if analog or very specific)
- vintage phonographs
- specialized sound art installations
- unique audio playback devices for museums
Codes often confused with 8519.89
Common mistake. This is the residual category, so it's often confused with 851981 if the media type is ambiguous, or 851930 if it's a record player but not a 'turntable' in the strict sense.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 851989, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 851989 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $328M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $184M 15% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$162M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $202M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $141M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $97M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8519.89
Brazil does not split HS 8519.89: its NCM code is 8519.89.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.19 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8519.89
What is HS code 851989?
HS code 851989 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no 8519. This is a residual HS code for sound recording or reproducing apparatus not specifically covered by other subheadings within 8519. It acts as a 'catch-all' for devices that might use older technologies, highly specialized formats, or integrated systems that don't fit the more defined categories like coin-operated machines, turntables, or those using magnetic/optical/semiconductor media. Examples could include certain types of analog dictation machines, unique sound effect generators, or integrated audio systems that don't primarily rely on the specified media types. International trade in this category is diverse and often involves niche markets or specialized industrial applications. Exporters and importers vary widely depending on the specific product, but manufacturing hubs in Asia often supply these specialized items globally. The key is that the apparatus's primary function is sound recording or reproduction, but it lacks the specific characteristics of other 8519 subheadings.
What products fall under HS code 851989?
Analog dictation machines, phonographs (non-turntable type), specialized audio playback units, sound effect generators, integrated audio systems not fitting other categories, vintage cylinder players
What are common misclassifications for HS code 851989?
This is the residual category, so it's often confused with 851981 if the media type is ambiguous, or 851930 if it's a record player but not a 'turntable' in the strict sense.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 851989?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 851989 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($328M, 27% of world exports), China ($184M) and Vietnam (about $162M). World exports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 851989?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 851989 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($202M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($141M) and the United Kingdom ($97M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 851989 structured?
HS code 851989 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (89) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 851989?
In Brazil, HS code 851989 is NCM 8519.89.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.