HS Code for Turntable

Turntables, also known as record-decks, are classified under HS code 8519.30. This classification is found in Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. Heading 8519 is for sound recording or reproducing apparatus. Subheading 8519.30 is specifically for turntables. These devices are designed to play vinyl records by rotating them at a constant speed while a stylus tracks the grooves to reproduce audio. The classification applies to both standalone units and those that may be part of a larger audio system, provided the primary function is the reproduction of sound from records. It covers manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic models used in both consumer and professional (DJ) environments. The presence of modern features such as USB outputs for digitizing records or built-in pre-amplifiers does not change the classification, as the essential character of the device remains a turntable for playing analog discs.

Products Included

• Belt-drive hi-fi turntables
• Direct-drive DJ turntables
• Automatic record changers
• Turntables with built-in phono stages
• USB-enabled vinyl record players

Common Misclassification

Turntables are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8519.81, which is a general category for other sound reproducing apparatus using magnetic, optical, or semiconductor media. Because turntables use mechanical grooves on a disc, they are specifically carved out into 8519.30. Another common error is classifying them under 8518, which covers loudspeakers and amplifiers. While many modern turntables include these components, the turntable mechanism itself is the defining feature. Finally, parts like needles (styli) should not be classified here; they belong under HS code 8522.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Turntable?

The HS code for turntables (record-decks) is 8519.30.

Does this code include portable record players with speakers?

Yes, if the primary function is playing vinyl records, a portable unit with integrated speakers is still classified under 8519.30 as a turntable.