Benin HS Code

HS Code 851950: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Telephone answering machines in Benin

Q: Is HS code 851950 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 851950 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Benin use to classify HS code 851950?

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 851950 in Benin?

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What is HS Code 851950 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 851950 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Telephone answering machines. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 851950 belongs to Section XVI: Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles, Heading 8519: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus.

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Classification Path of HS Code 851950 in Benin

Section XVI

Chapters (84-85) Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Chapter 85

Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles

HS Code 8519

Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus

HS Code 851950

Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Telephone answering machines

HS Code 8519500000

Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: Telephone answering machines

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 851950 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8519

Top Benin import Product Under HS Code 8519

1 851989: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Other $22.0K 2 851981: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media $1.7K 3 851930: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Turntables (recorddecks) $1.2K

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Related HS Code to Benin Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Telephone answering machines (851950)

HS Code 8519500000

Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: Telephone answering machines

HS Code 851920

Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment

HS Code 851930

Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Turntables (recorddecks)

HS Code 851981

Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media

HS Code 851989

Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Other

HS Code 850110

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W

HS Code 850120

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Universal AC/DC motors of an output exceeding 37,5 W

HS Code 850131

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output not exceeding 750 W

HS Code 850132

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW

HS Code 850133

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 851950 in Benin?

HS code 851950 covers Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Telephone answering machines in Benin. It sits in Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles), Heading 8519 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 851950 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 851950?

Where can I officially look up HS code 851950 in Benin?