HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8521.90 – Video recording or reproducing apparatus; other than magnetic tape-type
HS code 8521.90 is the 6-digit subheading for video recording or reproducing apparatus, other than magnetic tape-type. It is used for DVD players, blu-ray players, digital video recorders (DVRs), network media players and streaming devices.
What HS 8521.90 covers
This HS code covers video recording or reproducing apparatus other than those using magnetic tape. This category encompasses the vast majority of modern video playback and recording devices, reflecting the shift from analog tape to digital formats. It includes DVD players, Blu-ray players, digital video recorders (DVRs), network media players, and streaming devices. International trade is massive, driven by global consumer demand for home entertainment and professional needs for digital video production and distribution. Major exporters are countries with advanced electronics manufacturing capabilities, primarily in Asia, while importers are global consumer markets. Key trade considerations include resolution (e.g., 4K), smart features, connectivity options (e.g., HDMI, Wi-Fi), and compatibility with various digital media formats.
- Covers
- DVD players
- Blu-ray players
- Digital video recorders (DVRs)
- Network media players
- Streaming devices
- Professional solid-state video recorders
- Video servers
- Media centers
- Examples
- Sony UBP-X700 Blu-ray Player
- Apple TV 4K
- Roku Ultra
- TiVo Edge
- Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio Mini
- NVIDIA Shield TV Pro
Codes often confused with 8521.90
Common mistake. The key distinction is 'other than magnetic tape-type,' differentiating it from 852110. Can be confused with computers (8471) if the primary function is data processing, or televisions (8528) if integrated.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852190, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852190 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 China $2.0B 56% of world exports
- 2 United States $184M 5.1% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$172M 4.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $439M 16% of world imports
- 2 Japan $262M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $183M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 8521.90
Brazil does not split HS 8521.90: its NCM code is 8521.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.21 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8521.90
What is HS code 852190?
HS code 852190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Video recording or reproducing apparatus; other than magnetic tape-type. This HS code covers video recording or reproducing apparatus other than those using magnetic tape. This category encompasses the vast majority of modern video playback and recording devices, reflecting the shift from analog tape to digital formats. It includes DVD players, Blu-ray players, digital video recorders (DVRs), network media players, and streaming devices. International trade is massive, driven by global consumer demand for home entertainment and professional needs for digital video production and distribution. Major exporters are countries with advanced electronics manufacturing capabilities, primarily in Asia, while importers are global consumer markets. Key trade considerations include resolution (e.g., 4K), smart features, connectivity options (e.g., HDMI, Wi-Fi), and compatibility with various digital media formats.
What products fall under HS code 852190?
DVD players, Blu-ray players, digital video recorders (DVRs), network media players, streaming devices, professional solid-state video recorders, video servers, media centers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852190?
The key distinction is 'other than magnetic tape-type,' differentiating it from 852110. Can be confused with computers (8471) if the primary function is data processing, or televisions (8528) if integrated.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852190?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852190 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.0B, 56% of world exports), the United States ($184M) and Vietnam (about $172M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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 852190?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852190 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($439M, 16% of world imports), Japan ($262M) and the United Kingdom ($183M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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 852190 structured?
HS code 852190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (21) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852190?
In Brazil, HS code 852190 is NCM 8521.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.