Viet Nam HS Code

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

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. Viet Nam extends it under AHTN-VN.

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

Viet Nam classifies products under the Vietnam Tariff Schedule (AHTN-VN; locally Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 2022)), 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 Viet Nam?

The official source is https://www.customs.gov.vn/. 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 Viet Nam

Under Viet Nam's Vietnam Tariff Schedule (Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 2022)), 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; Viet Nam 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 Viet Nam

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 85198110

Pocket-size cassette recorders, the dimensions of which do not exceed 170 mm x 100 mm x 45 mm Máy ghi âm cassette bỏ túi, kích thước không quá 170 mm x 100 mm x 45 mm

HS Code 85198120

Cassette recorders, with built-in amplifiers and one or more built-in loudspeakers, operating only with an external source of power Máy ghi âm cassette, có bộ phận khuếch đại và một hoặc nhiều loa, hoạt động chỉ bằng nguồn điện ngoài

HS Code 85198130

Compact disc players Đầu đĩa compact

HS Code 85198141

Of a kind suitable for cinematography or broadcasting Loại dùng cho điện ảnh hoặc phát thanh

HS Code 85198149

Other Loại khác

HS Code 85198150

Dictating machines not capable of operating without an external source of power Máy ghi điều lọc (dictating machines), loại chỉ hoạt động bằng nguồn điện ngoài

HS Code 85198161

Of a kind suitable for cinematography or broadcasting Loại dùng cho điện ảnh hoặc phát thanh

HS Code 85198162

Answering machine Máy trả lời điện thoại

HS Code 85198169

Other Loại khác

HS Code 85198171

Of a kind suitable for cinematography or broadcasting Loại dùng cho điện ảnh hoặc phát thanh

HS Code 85198179

Other Loại khác

HS Code 85198191

Of a kind suitable for cinematography or broadcasting Loại dùng cho điện ảnh hoặc phát thanh

HS Code 85198199

Other Loại khác

Viet Nam Tariff Classification: Vietnam Tariff Schedule (AHTN-VN)

In Viet Nam, HS 851981 is classified under the Vietnam Tariff Schedule (Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 2022)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Vietnam Tariff Schedule (AHTN-VN)

Local name Biểu thuế xuất nhập khẩu Việt Nam (AHTN 2022)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.customs.gov.vn/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8519

Top Viet Nam import Product Under HS Code 8519

1 851981: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media $5.4M 2 851989: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Other $3.4M 3 851930: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Turntables (recorddecks) $226.0K

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Top Viet Nam export Product Under HS Code 8519

1 851989: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Other $12.3M 2 851981: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media $8.7M 3 851930: Sound recording or sound reproducing apparatus : Turntables (recorddecks) $3.7K

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Related HS Code to Viet Nam Digital Audio Recorders (851981)

HS Code 85198110

Pocket-size cassette recorders, the dimensions of which do not exceed 170 mm x 100 mm x 45 mm

HS Code 85198120

Cassette recorders, with built-in amplifiers and one or more built-in loudspeakers, operating only with an external source of power

HS Code 85198130

Compact disc players

HS Code 85198141

Of a kind suitable for cinematography or broadcasting

HS Code 85198149

Other

HS Code 85198150

Dictating machines not capable of operating without an external source of power

HS Code 85198161

Of a kind suitable for cinematography or broadcasting

Of a kind suitable for cinematography or broadcasting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 851981 in Viet Nam?

HS code 851981 covers Other apparatus : Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media in Viet Nam. 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 AHTN-VN.

Is HS code 851981 the same across all countries?

What system does Viet Nam use to classify HS code 851981?

Where can I officially look up HS code 851981 in Viet Nam?