Ireland HS Code

HS Code 851981: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media in Ireland

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. Ireland extends it under CN / TARIC.

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

Ireland classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC; locally Comhainmníocht), 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 Ireland?

The official source is https://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/. 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 Ireland

Under Ireland's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Comhainmníocht), HS Code 851981 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Ireland 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 Ireland

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

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

HS Code 8519810090

Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus, using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media (excl. those operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment, turntables and telephone answering machines) : Other

HS Code 8519810010

Ireland Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC)

In Ireland, HS 851981 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Comhainmníocht) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC)

Local name Comhainmníocht

Digits 10

Official source https://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8519

Top Ireland import Product Under HS Code 8519

1 851989: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Other $7.8M 2 851981: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media $6.6M 3 851930: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Turntables (recorddecks) $2.2M

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Top Ireland export Product Under HS Code 8519

1 851989: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Other $1.2M 2 851981: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media $1.1M 3 851930: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Turntables (recorddecks) $95.2K

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Related HS Code to Ireland Digital Audio Recorders (851981)

HS Code 8519810010

HS Code 8519810090

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 851950

Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Telephone answering machines

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 851981 in Ireland?

HS code 851981 covers Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media in Ireland. 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 CN / TARIC.

Is HS code 851981 the same across all countries?

What system does Ireland use to classify HS code 851981?

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