Chapter 8519 — Customs Tariff Headings

Airport Coin Music Kiosk

> An airport coin music kiosk is a self-contained listening station that activates audio playback when a coin is inserted. It is designed for public use and reproduces recorded music through headphones, which places it under tariff item 8519.20.90 as an apparatus operated by coins or other means of payment, other than a record-player.

Arcade Token Audio Game Console

> An arcade token audio game console is a music rhythm game that plays soundtracks when activated by tokens. Because the apparatus is operated by tokens and its primary function is sound reproduction for gameplay, it falls under tariff item 8519.20.90 as a payment-operated sound reproducing apparatus other than a record-player.

Bank Card Vending CD Player

> A bank card vending CD player dispenses and plays music CDs after payment by bank card. It combines a vending function with sound reproduction, but since the apparatus is operated by bank cards and its core purpose is playing music, it is classified under tariff item 8519.20.90 as a payment-operated sound reproducing apparatus.

Bar Token Mixtape Player

> A bar token mixtape player allows patrons to create and play personalized cassette mixes when tokens are inserted. It is a sound recording and reproducing apparatus operated by tokens, and since it is not a record-player, it falls under tariff item 8519.20.90.

Casino Slot Sound Effect Machine

> A casino slot sound effect machine is a standalone device that reproduces simulated slot machine sounds when a coin is inserted. It is designed for entertainment and operates by coin payment, making it a payment-operated sound reproducing apparatus under tariff item 8519.20.90.

Coin-Laundry Radio Entertainment System

> A coin-laundry radio entertainment system is a wall-mounted unit that plays broadcast or pre-recorded music when coins are inserted. It is operated by coins and reproduces sound, so it falls under tariff item 8519.20.90 as a payment-operated sound reproducing apparatus.

Coin-Operated Karaoke Machine

> A coin-operated karaoke machine is a standalone system that plays music and displays lyrics when coins are inserted, with microphone input for singing. It is operated by coins and reproduces sound, placing it under tariff item 8519.20.90 as a payment-operated sound reproducing apparatus.

Gym Coin-Operated Sound System

> A gym coin-operated sound system is a multi-speaker setup that plays workout music when coins are inserted. It is operated by coins and reproduces sound, making it a payment-operated sound reproducing apparatus under tariff item 8519.20.90.

Hotel Room Pay-Per-View Radio

> A hotel room pay-per-view radio is an in-room device that provides premium channel access and music playback when activated by a room key card or coins. It is operated by other means of payment and reproduces sound, so it falls under tariff item 8519.20.90.

Jukebox Coin-Operated Music Player

> A classic jukebox plays music selections from vinyl records or digital files when coins are inserted, featuring visible album art displays. It is a sound reproducing apparatus operated by coins, and since it is not a record-player, it falls under tariff item 8519.20.90.

Library Token Audiobook Player

> A library token audiobook player is a station where tokens or coins unlock audiobook playback through headphones. It is operated by tokens and reproduces sound, placing it under tariff item 8519.20.90 as a payment-operated sound reproducing apparatus.

Museum Exhibit Soundscape Player

> A museum exhibit soundscape player is an interactive display where coins or tokens activate historical soundscapes and narrations. It is operated by payment and reproduces sound, so it falls under tariff item 8519.20.90 as a payment-operated sound reproducing apparatus.

Pay-Per-Play Digital Music Station

> A pay-per-play digital music station is a touchscreen kiosk that streams and plays digital music tracks via built-in speakers when coins or cards are inserted. It is operated by other means of payment and reproduces sound, placing it under tariff item 8519.20.90.

Street Corner Busker Amplifier Coin Box

> A street corner busker amplifier coin box is a portable amplifier with an integrated coin slot that funds power and volume access for street performers. It is operated by coins and reproduces or amplifies sound, so it falls under tariff item 8519.20.90 as a payment-operated sound apparatus.

Token-Operated Record Player Booth

> A token-operated record player booth is a private listening booth in arcades where tokens unlock record player access for playing vinyl records through headphones. It is operated by tokens and reproduces sound, but since it is a record-player, it is excluded from tariff item 8519.20.90 and falls under the sibling item 8519.20.10.

Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Auto-Changer

An automatic turntable with a record changing mechanism that plays multiple vinyl records sequentially. It reproduces sound from records and includes a USB output for digitizing audio, but its primary function remains automatic record playback.

Clearaudio Concept Auto Turntable

A German-engineered automatic turntable with a magnetic bearing and an auto-record system for sequential playback of vinyl records. It is a sound reproducing apparatus with an automatic record changing mechanism, fitting the tariff item.

Crosley CR8005F Auto Record Changer

A retro-styled automatic turntable with a 3-speed record changer and Bluetooth connectivity. It reproduces sound from vinyl records and includes an automatic mechanism for changing records, making it classifiable under this tariff item.

Denon DP-A100 Automatic Turntable

A luxury belt-drive turntable with a fully automatic record changing mechanism for 12-inch LPs. It reproduces sound from records and includes quartz-locked speed control, fitting the tariff item for automatic record changers.

Dual DTJ 400 Auto Record Player

A classic German automatic record changer with 4-speed operation and auto-stop. It reproduces sound from vinyl records and includes an automatic mechanism for changing records, placing it under this tariff item.

Lenco LS-300 Auto Turntable

A belt-drive automatic turntable with USB ripping and an auto-record changer. It primarily reproduces sound from records and includes an automatic mechanism for changing records, making it classifiable under this tariff item.

Pioneer PL-A45 Automatic Record Changer

A vintage-style fully automatic turntable capable of playing up to 6 records sequentially with auto-return. It reproduces sound from vinyl records and includes an automatic record changing mechanism, fitting the tariff item.

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Auto

An entry-level automatic turntable with a carbon fiber tonearm and auto-record handling. It reproduces sound from records and includes an automatic mechanism for changing records, making it classifiable under this tariff item.

Rega Planar 10 Auto-Changer Edition

A precision-engineered turntable with an automatic record exchange system for continuous play. It reproduces sound from vinyl records and includes an automatic mechanism for changing records, fitting the tariff item.

Technics SL-1200G Automatic Turntable

A high-end direct-drive turntable with an automatic record changing mechanism for seamless multi-disc playback. It reproduces sound from records and includes an automatic changer, placing it under this tariff item.

VPI Prime Auto Record Changer

A high-performance turntable with an automatic record changing mechanism and a unipivot tonearm. It reproduces sound from vinyl records and includes an automatic changer, making it classifiable under this tariff item.

1byone Stylish Belt-Drive Turntable

This is an affordable belt-drive turntable designed for playing vinyl records at three speeds (33, 45, and 78 RPM). It features a built-in phono preamp and RCA output for connection to audio systems, making it a straightforward record player for home use. It falls under this tariff item as a turntable (record-deck) without an automatic record changing mechanism.

Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Turntable

This is a fully manual direct-drive turntable with a USB output for digitizing vinyl records. It includes pitch control and a selectable phono preamp, allowing versatile playback. It falls under this tariff item as a turntable (record-deck) without an automatic record changing mechanism.

Crosley C200 Turntable

This is a portable turntable with built-in speakers and an iPod dock, but its primary function is playing vinyl records via a belt-drive mechanism. It is classified under this tariff item as an 'Other' record-deck because it lacks an automatic record changing mechanism. The additional features are ancillary to the core sound reproduction function.

Denon DP-400 Turntable

This is a direct-drive fully automatic turntable with an MM cartridge and speed sensor for reliable record playback. Despite the 'automatic' label, it does not have an automatic record changing mechanism; it only auto-starts and auto-stops. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' turntable dedicated to phonograph sound reproduction.

Fluance RT85 Elite High Fidelity Turntable

This is a vibration-resistant belt-drive turntable with an acrylic platter, Nagaoka cartridge, and speed control for 33/45/78 RPM records. It is dedicated to high-quality sound reproduction and lacks an automatic record changing mechanism. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' turntable.

House of Marley Revolution Turntable

This is an eco-friendly turntable made of wood and aluminum with USB encoding for digitizing records. It plays vinyl at multiple speeds and is designed for home use. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' turntable because it lacks an automatic record changing mechanism.

JBL Spinner BT Turntable

This is a Bluetooth turntable with a built-in phono preamp and portable design for vinyl enthusiasts. It plays records wirelessly or via wired connection. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' record-deck because its primary function is sound reproduction from records, and it lacks an automatic record changer.

Lenco TC-65 Turntable

This is a USB-enabled 3-speed turntable with a protective dust cover for home use. It plays vinyl records and allows digitization via USB. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' turntable because it lacks an automatic record changing mechanism.

Numark PT01 Scratch Portable Turntable

This is a battery-powered portable turntable with a pitch slider and crossfader for scratching vinyl records. It is designed for DJ use and is optimized for sound reproduction. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' record-deck because it lacks an automatic record changing mechanism.

Pioneer PLX-500 Direct-Drive Turntable

This is a professional direct-drive turntable with a high-torque motor and adjustable pitch for club/DJ use with vinyl records. It is designed for commercial playback applications and lacks an automatic record changing mechanism. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' sound reproducing record-deck.

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo Turntable

This is a belt-drive audiophile turntable with a carbon fiber tonearm and pre-mounted Ortofon cartridge, offering automatic speed switching between 33 and 45 RPM. It is designed for high-fidelity sound reproduction and lacks an automatic record changing mechanism. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' turntable.

Rega Planar 3 Turntable

This is a minimalist belt-drive turntable with an RB330 tonearm and phenolic resin platter for accurate vinyl sound reproduction. It is designed for analog playback fidelity and lacks an automatic record changing mechanism. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' record-deck.

Sony PS-LX310BT Belt-Drive Turntable

This is a fully automatic belt-drive turntable with Bluetooth output for wireless vinyl playback. It features auto-start and auto-stop functions but does not have an automatic record changing mechanism. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' record-deck, where Bluetooth is ancillary to the core record sound reproduction function.

Technics SL-1500C Direct-Drive Turntable

This is a high-end direct-drive turntable with a built-in phono stage, coreless motor, and S-shaped tonearm for precise vinyl playback. It is designed for audiophile use and lacks an automatic record changing mechanism. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' record-deck.

U-Turn Orbit Plus Turntable

This is a customizable direct-drive turntable with user-selectable platter, cartridge, and gimbal for personalized vinyl playback. It is designed for sound reproduction from records and lacks an automatic record changing mechanism. It falls under this tariff item as an 'Other' turntable.

AGPTEK A02S 16GB MP3 Player

The AGPTEK A02S is a budget clip-style MP3 player with 16GB of internal semiconductor storage for music and audiobook playback, featuring a simple LCD and no recording capability. As a sound reproducing apparatus using semiconductor media, it is classified under tariff item 8519.81.00.

Aiwa HS-PF303 Portable Cassette Player

The Aiwa HS-PF303 is a compact stereo cassette deck player for audio playback via magnetic tapes, without recording or speaker features. It is a portable device designed for personal audio playback. It falls under tariff item 8519.81.00 as an apparatus using magnetic media for sound reproduction.

Alpine CDA-7949R Automotive Cassette Deck

The Alpine CDA-7949R is a premium cassette deck designed exclusively for installation in motor vehicle consoles. It reproduces sound from magnetic cassette tapes and features Dolby noise reduction and vehicle-optimized equalization. It falls under tariff item 8519.81.00 as an apparatus using magnetic media for sound reproduction.

Astell&Kern AK70 MKII Digital Audio Player

A premium portable digital audio player with dual DACs for bit-perfect playback from microSD cards (semiconductor media), supporting high-resolution audio formats. It is a sound reproducing apparatus using semiconductor media, falling under tariff item 8519.81.00.

AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC Player

A tiny USB dongle DAC and headphone amp that functions as a digital audio reproducer from computer-stored semiconductor files via USB interface. It is a sound reproducing apparatus using semiconductor media, fitting under tariff item 8519.81.00.

Blaupunkt CR-450 Car Cassette System

The Blaupunkt CR-450 is a classic car cassette system engineered for motor vehicle integration, featuring autoreverse and metal bias for superior tape playback. It reproduces sound exclusively from magnetic cassettes and is designed for car audio with a 1-bit converter. It is classified under tariff item 8519.81.00 as a sound reproducing apparatus using magnetic media.

Clarion VRX775VD Cassette Car Stereo

The Clarion VRX775VD is a motor vehicle-exclusive cassette tape player with a flip-release panel for secure car mounting. It reproduces magnetic media with vehicle-specific audio processing and is designed for automotive use. It falls under tariff item 8519.81.00 as an apparatus using magnetic media for sound reproduction.

Cowon Plenue D Portable Audio Player

An ultra-compact 16GB flash player with microSD support for lossless audio, featuring a high-quality DAC. It is a sound reproducing apparatus using semiconductor media, qualifying under tariff item 8519.81.00.

Crosley CR2405C-CD Turntable CD Player

The Crosley CR2405C-CD is a retro-styled entertainment centre that combines a turntable for vinyl records with a CD player that uses an optical laser to reproduce audio from compact discs. The CD playback function is the basis for classification under 8519.81.00, as the apparatus reproduces sound from optical media.

Denon DCD-900NE CD Player

The Denon DCD-900NE is a network-enabled CD player designed for high-fidelity audio reproduction from optical discs, with a USB input for digital file playback. Its primary function is sound reproduction from optical media, placing it under tariff item 8519.81.00.

Denon DR-435 Cassette Deck Player

The Denon DR-435 is a hi-fi component cassette deck for playback of magnetic tapes in home audio racks. It is a stationary device designed for high-fidelity sound reproduction. It falls under tariff item 8519.81.00 as an apparatus using magnetic media for sound reproduction.

Dictaphone Transcription Machine

A dictation transcription machine designed for playback of audio from magnetic tapes or belts, featuring foot pedal control and headphone output for typists. It is a sound reproducing apparatus using magnetic media, classified under tariff item 8519.81.00.

FiiO M11S High-Res Portable Music Player

A high-end audiophile digital audio player using microSD semiconductor cards for lossless sound reproduction, supporting DSD512 and MQA formats. It is a sound reproducing apparatus using semiconductor media, falling under tariff item 8519.81.00.

Fiio M3K Budget Flash MP3 Player

An entry-level digital audio player with 8GB flash and microSD expansion for MP3/WMA/FLAC sound reproduction only. It is a sound reproducing apparatus using semiconductor media, fitting under tariff item 8519.81.00.

iBasso DX240 High-End Semiconductor Audio Player

An Android-based portable music player using dual microSD slots for semiconductor media storage, dedicated to high-res audio reproduction with FPGA processing. It is a sound reproducing apparatus using semiconductor media, qualifying under tariff item 8519.81.00.

JVC KD-SX777 Car Tape Player

The JVC KD-SX777 is a DIN-sized cassette player engineered exclusively for automotive installation with shock-resistant transport mechanisms. It handles standard and chrome cassettes for high-fidelity vehicle sound reproduction. It is classified under tariff item 8519.81.00 as a sound reproducing apparatus using magnetic media.

JVC RC-XP701V Boombox Cassette Player

The JVC RC-XP701V is a portable boombox-style cassette reproducer using magnetic media, with a built-in amplifier. It is designed for playback of cassette tapes and is classified under tariff item 8519.81.00 as an apparatus using magnetic media for sound reproduction.

Kenwood KRC-V7017R Vehicle Cassette Receiver

The Kenwood KRC-V7017R is a vehicle cassette receiver designed for seamless motor-vehicle dashboard installation. It features metal tape compatibility and vehicle-grade amplification, reproducing sound exclusively from magnetic cassettes. It falls under tariff item 8519.81.00 as an apparatus using magnetic media for sound reproduction.