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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the jukebox uses digital media and is not coin-operated
Sound reproducing apparatus using digital media are classified under this subheading.
If the jukebox includes a video screen for displaying album art
Video display apparatus with sound reproduction may be classified under heading 8528.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Jukeboxes are classic examples of coin-operated sound apparatus, so ensure the coin mechanism is fully documented
• If the jukebox uses digital files, verify whether it includes software that may require separate classification
• Check provincial regulations for public performance of music
Related Products under Tariff item 8519.20.90
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.