Transcribing machines
Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: > Other apparatus: > Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media: > Sound reproducing only: > Transcribing machines
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 8519.81.10.00
Dictaphone Transcription Machine
A classic transcribing machine designed for audio playback and transcription from magnetic tapes or belts, featuring foot pedal control and headphone jack for typists. It falls under HTS 8519.81.10.00 as a sound reproducing apparatus specifically for transcribing pre-recorded dictation using magnetic media. Primarily used in legal and medical offices for converting voice recordings to text.
LANIER Transcription Player
Professional transcription system using microcassette tapes for playback of dictated audio, with variable speed control and indexing for accurate typing. Classified under HTS 8519.81.10.00 for its dedicated transcribing function using magnetic media without recording features. Ideal for court reporting and journalism transcription workflows.
Olympus DS-9500 Transcriber
Digital transcription device for DSS format files, offering footswitch compatibility and noise cancellation for clear playback of professional recordings. Meets HTS 8519.81.10.00 as a semiconductor media sound reproducer designed exclusively for transcription tasks. Used by transcription services handling sensitive audio like medical dictations.
Philips SpeechMike Transcribing Unit
Foot-pedal controlled player for SpeechExec software files on semiconductor media, optimized for hands-free transcription with jog dial indexing. Falls under HTS 8519.81.10.00 for sound-only reproduction tailored to transcribing dictation. Common in corporate legal departments for efficient document production.
Nuance Dragon Transcription Player
Dedicated playback station for .dvr files from Dragon dictation software, with four-speed control and segment navigation for professional typists. Classified in HTS 8519.81.10.00 as a transcribing machine using semiconductor media for sound reproduction only. Supports high-volume transcription in healthcare settings.
Stenograph Transcription Console
Specialized audio playback unit for court reporter audio synced with stenotype files, using solid-state media with time-code search. HTS 8519.81.10.00 applies to this sound reproducing transcribing machine for legal proceedings. Enables real-time transcript matching and editing.