HS Code Subheading

Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37

8523.80 Subheading
Section XVI — 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 articles

About HS Code 852380

This HS code acts as a catch-all for various recording media not specifically covered by other subheadings within 8523, whether blank or pre-recorded, and excluding photographic products. This category is designed to accommodate emerging or less common forms of data storage media that don't fit into magnetic, optical, or semiconductor classifications. It might include specialized holographic storage, certain types of magneto-optical discs, or other innovative recording technologies. Importers and exporters in this segment are typically involved in cutting-edge research and development, specialized industrial applications, or niche markets where conventional media are unsuitable. Key trade considerations involve the novelty of the technology, intellectual property protection, and the potential for these media to evolve into more specific categories in the future. This code reflects the dynamic nature of data storage innovation.

Products Under This Code

Magneto-optical discs (MOD), Holographic storage media, Phase-change memory (PCM) chips (as media), Ferroelectric RAM (FRAM) chips (as media), Specialized archival media, Digital paper (certain types), Bio-storage media (experimental)

Real World Examples

Sony MiniDisc (as a magneto-optical example), Plasmon UDO (Ultra Density Optical) media, IBM holographic storage prototypes, Fujitsu FRAM chips, Panasonic Archival Disc

Common Misclassification

This is a residual code, so careful consideration is needed to ensure the media truly doesn't fit into 85232x (Magnetic), 85234x (Optical), or 85235x (Semiconductor) categories.

Related Codes

8523.21 Magnetic media; cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 8523.29 Magnetic media; other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 8523.41 Optical media; unrecorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 8523.49 Optical media; recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 8523.51 Semiconductor media; solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 8523.52 Semiconductor media; smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 8523.59 Semiconductor media; other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Japan, the USA, and Germany are often involved in the trade of these specialized or emerging media due to their R&D capabilities and advanced industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 852380?

HS code 852380 covers: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37. This HS code acts as a catch-all for various recording media not specifically covered by other subheadings within 8523, whether blank or pre-recorded, and excluding photographic products. This category is designed to accommodate emerging or less common forms of data storage media that don't fit into magnetic, optical, or semiconductor classifications. It might include specialized holographic storage, certain types of magneto-optical discs, or other innovative recording technologies. Importers and exporters in this segment are typically involved in cutting-edge research and development, specialized industrial applications, or niche markets where conventional media are unsuitable. Key trade considerations involve the novelty of the technology, intellectual property protection, and the potential for these media to evolve into more specific categories in the future. This code reflects the dynamic nature of data storage innovation.

What products fall under HS code 852380?

Magneto-optical discs (MOD), Holographic storage media, Phase-change memory (PCM) chips (as media), Ferroelectric RAM (FRAM) chips (as media), Specialized archival media, Digital paper (certain types), Bio-storage media (experimental)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 852380?

This is a residual code, so careful consideration is needed to ensure the media truly doesn't fit into 85232x (Magnetic), 85234x (Optical), or 85235x (Semiconductor) categories.

How is HS code 852380 structured?

HS code 852380 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (23) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.