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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3923.40.00Higher: 40.3% vs 17.5%

If stamped but without audio grooves

Articles for the conveyance of goods made of vinyl without phonograph formatting are plastic containers.

8523.52.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If semiconductor media like memory cards with audio files

Solid-state non-volatile storage devices for digital sound are in a different subheading per Chapter Note (a).

8524Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If recorded magnetic media

Sound recordings on magnetic tape or discs fall under heading 8524, excluding Chapter 37 products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label records clearly as 'phonograph records' with RPM speed and diameter specs on commercial invoices

• For collectible or limited editions, provide artist and release documentation to support declared value

• Avoid shipping in bulk without separators to prevent groove damage, which could lead to rejection claims

Related Products under HTS 8523.80.10.00

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.

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.

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.