Product classification
HS code for Turntable: 8519.30
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus, turntables (record-decks).
Classification of turntable under HS 8519.30
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.
- Covers
- Belt-drive hi-fi turntables
- Direct-drive DJ turntables
- Automatic record changers
- Turntables with built-in phono stages
- USB-enabled vinyl record players
- Also under 8519.30
- Technics SL-1200GR
- Rega Planar 3
- Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB
- Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
- Denon DP-300F
Codes often confused with 8519.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851930 (the code used for turntable), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851930 (the code used for turntable) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 851930, not only turntable.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $105M 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $21M 7.0% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $19M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $294M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $79M 20% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $40M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $38M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $391M 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 turntable
Brazil classifies turntable under NCM 8519.30.00: HS 8519.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about turntable
What is the HS code for Turntable?
The HS code for Turntable is 851930 (Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; turntables (record-decks)). The HS code for turntables (record-decks) is 8519.30.
How do I classify Turntable for customs?
Turntable is classified under HS code 851930 — Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; turntables (record-decks). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of turntable (HS 851930)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851930 (the code used for turntable) in UN Comtrade data were China ($105M, 36% of world exports), Germany ($21M) and the United Kingdom ($19M). World exports came to about $294M, 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 turntable (HS 851930)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851930 (the code used for turntable) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($79M, 20% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($40M) and Germany ($38M). World imports came to about $391M, 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 Turntable the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851930 for Turntable 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 turntable in Brazil?
In Brazil, turntable (HS 851930) is classified under NCM 8519.30.00.