Canada HS Code

HS Code 851981: Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media in Canada

Q: Is HS code 851981 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 851981 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Canada extends it under Canada HS.

Q: What system does Canada use to classify HS code 851981?

Canada classifies products under the Customs Tariff of Canada (Canada HS; locally Tarif des douanes du Canada), 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 851981 in Canada?

The official source is https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 851981 in Canada

Under Canada's Customs Tariff of Canada (Tarif des douanes du Canada), HS Code 851981 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Canada extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 851981 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 851981 in Canada

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 851981

Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media

HS Code 8519810000

Sound recording/reproducing apparatus,using magnetic/optical/semiconductor m edia Appareils d'enregistrement/reproduction du son,avec support magnt/opt

HS Code 8519811000

Magnetic tape recorders incorporating sound reproducing apparatus Appareils d'enregistrement et de reproduction du son, sur bandes magn

HS Code 8519812100

O snd reproducing app,compact disc players, pck-sz cass players, other cass type Au app reproduction du son, lecteurs de disq compact/cass de poche/au

HS Code 8519812110

Other sound reproducing apparatus, cassette-type, for automotive installatio n Autres appareils de reproduction du son, lecteurs de cassettes pr aut

HS Code 8519812190

O snd reproducing app,compact disc player,pck-sz cass type,cass type o/t f a uto Au app reproduction du son,lecteurs de disq compact,cass poche,cass a

HS Code 8519812900

O sound reproducing app,o/t compact disc player,pck-sz cass,o cass type,nes Au app de reproduction du son,a/q disq compact,cass de poche,au cass,

HS Code 8519813100

Dictating machines,w ext power source & transcribing mach,using magnetic tap e Mach à dicter,a source d'énergie ext & mach à transcrire,à bandes mag

HS Code 8519813900

Dictating mach,w ext power source & transcribing mach,o/t using magnetic tap e Mach à dicter,a source d'énergie ext & mach transcrire,a/q à bandes m

HS Code 8519819100

Snd reprod app,using mgnt/opt/semicon media,f com prod of audio/video tape,f ilms App reprod son,u sup mgnt/opt/semi-condu,pr produc comm de audiocass/

HS Code 8519819110

O snd reprod app,using mgnt/opt/semicon media,f com repro/dupl audio cass ta pes Au app reprod du son,u sup mgnt/opt/semi-condu,pr repro/dupl comm d'a

HS Code 8519819120

O snd reprod app,using mgnt/opt/semicon media,f com prod of video,films,show s Au app reprod son,u sup mgnt/opt/semi-condu,pr produc comm de vidéo,f

HS Code 8519819900

Other sound reprod app,using mgnt/opt/semicon media, nes Autres appareils de reproduction du son,utilisant sup magnét/opt/semi

Canada Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff of Canada (Canada HS)

In Canada, HS 851981 is classified under the Customs Tariff of Canada (Tarif des douanes du Canada) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff of Canada (Canada HS)

Local name Tarif des douanes du Canada

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8519

Top Canada import Product Under HS Code 8519

1 851981: Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media $60.2M 2 851989: Other apparatus : Other $20.3M 3 851930: Turntables (recorddecks) $15.1M

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Top Canada export Product Under HS Code 8519

1 851981: Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media $8.9M 2 851930: Turntables (recorddecks) $6.0M 3 851989: Other apparatus : Other $5.0M

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Related HS Code to Canada Digital Audio Recorders (851981)

HS Code 8519810000

Sound recording/reproducing apparatus,using magnetic/optical/semiconductor m

HS Code 8519811000

Magnetic tape recorders incorporating sound reproducing apparatus

HS Code 8519812100

O snd reproducing app,compact disc players, pck-sz cass players, other cass

HS Code 8519812110

Other sound reproducing apparatus, cassette-type, for automotive installatio

HS Code 8519812190

O snd reproducing app,compact disc player,pck-sz cass type,cass type o/t f a

HS Code 8519812900

O sound reproducing app,o/t compact disc player,pck-sz cass,o cass type,nes

HS Code 8519813100

Dictating machines,w ext power source & transcribing mach,using magnetic tap

HS Code 8519813900

Dictating mach,w ext power source & transcribing mach,o/t using magnetic tap

HS Code 8519819100

Snd reprod app,using mgnt/opt/semicon media,f com prod of audio/video tape,f

HS Code 8519819110

O snd reprod app,using mgnt/opt/semicon media,f com repro/dupl audio cass ta

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 851981 in Canada?

HS code 851981 covers Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media in Canada. 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 Canada HS.

Is HS code 851981 the same across all countries?

What system does Canada use to classify HS code 851981?

Where can I officially look up HS code 851981 in Canada?