Malawi HS Code

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

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. Malawi extends it under HS-MW.

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

Malawi classifies products under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW; locally Customs and Excise Tariff Order), which extends HS codes to 8 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 Malawi?

The official source is https://www.mra.mw/. 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 Malawi

Under Malawi's Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order), 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; Malawi extends classifications to 8 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 Malawi

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 85198120

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) : Cassette-type sound recordingor reproducing apparatus

HS Code 85198190

HS Code 85198140

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 magnetic tape recordersincorporating sound reproducingapparatus

HS Code 85198110

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) : Professional audio grade machineswith 24 bit recording and 96 Khzanalog to digital conversionsample rate capabilities

HS Code 85198130

Malawi Tariff Classification: Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

In Malawi, HS 851981 is classified under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

Local name Customs and Excise Tariff Order

Digits 8

Official source https://www.mra.mw/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8519

Top Malawi import Product Under HS Code 8519

1 851981: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media $32.5K 2 851989: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Other $14.0K 3 851920: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment $309

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Related HS Code to Malawi Digital Audio Recorders (851981)

HS Code 85198110

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) : Professional audio grade machineswith 24 bit recording and 96 Khzanalog to digital conversionsample rate capabilities

HS Code 85198120

HS Code 85198130

HS Code 85198140

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 magnetic tape recordersincorporating sound reproducingapparatus

HS Code 85198190

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 851981 in Malawi?

HS code 851981 covers Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media in Malawi. 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 HS-MW.

Is HS code 851981 the same across all countries?

What system does Malawi use to classify HS code 851981?

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