Magnetic media; cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37

HS v2017 Code: 852321

About magnetic media; cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of chapter 37

hs code 852321 covers a wide range of magnetic media products, including cards with magnetic stripes, whether recorded or not. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, enabling the storage and transfer of digital information across various applications, from financial transactions to access control systems. As technology continues to evolve, the demand for reliable and efficient magnetic media solutions remains high, making this industry a vital component of the global information infrastructure.

Production process

The production of magnetic media covered under hs code 852321 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the base material, such as plastic or paper, is prepared and coated with a thin layer of magnetic particles, often made of iron oxide or chromium dioxide. The coated material is then calendered, or passed through rollers, to ensure a smooth and uniform surface. Finally, the material is cut and shaped into the desired form, such as cards or tapes, and may undergo additional processing, such as printing or lamination, depending on the specific application.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of magnetic media under hs code 852321 include the base materials (plastic, paper, or other substrates), magnetic particles, adhesives, and specialized machinery for coating, cutting, and shaping the final products. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing techniques and skilled labor to ensure the quality and reliability of the magnetic media.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by hs code 852321 are various types of magnetic media, such as credit/debit cards, access control cards, and magnetic tapes. These products are widely used in the financial, security, and data storage sectors, as well as in other applications that require the storage and transfer of digital information. Other industries that may consume the outputs of this industry include 851712 Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, 851762 Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus, and 851770 Parts of telephone sets, telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, among others.

Revisions to 852321

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 852321. The most recent 1 version of this code (852321) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 852321 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for magnetic media; cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of chapter 37

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8523'>8523: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852321'>852321: Magnetic media; cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852329'>852329: Magnetic media; other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852341'>852341: Optical media; unrecorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852349'>852349: Optical media; recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852351'>852351: Semiconductor media; solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852352'>852352: Semiconductor media; smart cards,  whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852359'>852359: Semiconductor media; other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852380'>852380: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]

    

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