12-Inch Vinyl Phonograph Record
A 12-inch analog disc record made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for playback on turntables, containing grooves that encode audio signals for sound reproduction. It falls under HTS 8523.80.10.00 as a phonograph record, specifically designed for the recording and playback of sound phenomena via mechanical stylus reading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically formatted for phonograph playback
Plain PVC discs without audio grooves are classified as other plastic articles rather than sound recording media.
If optical discs like CDs
Optical media for sound recording fall under separate subheadings from analog vinyl phonograph records.
If chemically sensitized but unfinished
Unexposed photographic plates or films are excluded and classified in Chapter 37.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify the disc material is PVC or vinyl and meets groove specifications for phonograph playback to avoid reclassification as general plastic goods
ā¢ Include lab test reports confirming audio recording format if pre-recorded; blank records require proof of unrecorded status
Related Products under HTS 8523.80.10.00
7-Inch 45 RPM Vinyl Single
A 7-inch diameter vinyl disc rotating at 45 RPM, typically featuring one song per side for jukebox or home turntable use. Classified under HTS 8523.80.10.00 as it is a dedicated phonograph record for analog sound recording and playback.
Picture Disc Vinyl LP
A 12-inch vinyl phonograph record with an embedded image or photograph under transparent vinyl layers, still featuring standard audio grooves for turntable playback. Falls under HTS 8523.80.10.00 as a phonograph record despite visual elements, prioritizing sound recording function.
Lacquer Master Phonograph Disc
A lacquer-coated aluminum disc used as the initial master in phonograph record production, capturing analog audio grooves from a cutting lathe for electroforming. Classified in HTS 8523.80.10.00 as 'matrices and masters for the production of discs' for sound recording.
Colored Vinyl DJ Record
A 12-inch vinyl phonograph record with colored PVC (e.g., red translucent) for club DJ use, featuring extended mixes in standard groove format. Under HTS 8523.80.10.00 as phonograph records optimized for sound mixing and scratching.
Quadraphonic Vinyl Record
A 12-inch vinyl LP encoded with SQ or CD-4 quadraphonic surround sound grooves for four-channel audio playback on compatible turntables. Classified as HTS 8523.80.10.00 phonograph record due to its analog sound recording matrix.
Unrecorded Blank Vinyl Disc
A blank 12-inch vinyl disc without any pre-grooved audio, intended for custom lathe cutting of sound recordings in recording studios. It qualifies under HTS 8523.80.10.00 as other media for the recording of sound, whether recorded or not.