Product classification
HS code for Coin-operated player: 8519.20
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus, operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment.
Classification of coin-operated player under HS 8519.20
The classification of coin-operated sound players falls under HS code 8519.20. This code is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof. Heading 8519 specifically addresses sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus. Subheading 8519.20 is a functional classification for devices that are operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens, or by any other means of payment. This category is distinct because it focuses on the commercial and public-use nature of the device rather than just the technology used for playback. These machines are designed for autonomous operation in public spaces like cafes, bars, or transit hubs. While the technology inside may involve digital files (MP3, FLAC), compact discs, or even vinyl records, the defining characteristic for 8519.20 is the integrated payment mechanism that triggers the sound reproduction. This includes modern digital jukeboxes and older mechanical versions, provided they are activated by a payment system. The classification is driven by the primary function of sound reproduction combined with the integrated payment-handling hardware, making it a specific niche within the broader audio equipment category.
- Covers
- Commercial digital jukeboxes with coin or card readers
- Coin-operated record players
- Banknote-operated CD players for public use
- Token-operated audio storytellers in amusement parks
- Public sound stations activated by mobile payment systems
- Also under 8519.20
- Rock-Ola Bubbler Jukebox
- AMI NGX Jukebox
- TouchTunes Jukebox
- Sound Leisure Jukebox
- Wurlitzer Jukebox (vintage)
Codes often confused with 8519.20
Common mistake. These devices are frequently misclassified under 9504.30, which covers other games operated by payment, such as arcade machines. However, if the primary purpose is sound reproduction rather than gaming, 8519.20 takes precedence. They are also sometimes confused with 8476.21 (vending machines), but 8476 is for the sale of physical goods, whereas 8519.20 is for the provision of a sound-based service. General audio players without payment systems fall under 8519.81 or 8519.89.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851920 (the code used for coin-operated player), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851920 (the code used for coin-operated player) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 41% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 851920, not only coin-operated player.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $17M 54% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $3.8M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.9M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $32M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $11M 41% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $3.5M 13% of world imports
- 3 India $2.6M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $27M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 coin-operated player
Brazil classifies coin-operated player under NCM 8519.20.00: HS 8519.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coin-operated player
What is the HS code for Coin-operated player?
The HS code for Coin-operated player is 851920 (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment). The HS code for sound recording or reproducing apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, or other payment means is 8519.20.
How do I classify Coin-operated player for customs?
Coin-operated player is classified under HS code 851920 — Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include arcade machines that play music?
No, if the machine is primarily a video game or a game of skill/chance, it is classified under 9504, even if it plays music during the game.
Which countries are the top exporters of coin-operated player (HS 851920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851920 (the code used for coin-operated player) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($17M, 54% of world exports), South Korea ($3.8M) and the United States ($2.9M). World exports came to about $32M, 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 coin-operated player (HS 851920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851920 (the code used for coin-operated player) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($11M, 41% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($3.5M) and India ($2.6M). World imports came to about $27M, 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.
Is the HS code for Coin-operated player the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851920 for Coin-operated player is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for coin-operated player in Brazil?
In Brazil, coin-operated player (HS 851920) is classified under NCM 8519.20.00.