Optical media; unrecorded, excluding products of Chapter 37

HS v2017 Code: 852341

About optical media; unrecorded, excluding products of chapter 37

hs code 852341 covers the classification of unrecorded optical media, which are essential components in the storage and distribution of digital information. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader technology and media sectors, providing the foundational infrastructure for the storage and dissemination of data, software, and multimedia content. As the demand for digital storage and distribution continues to grow, the importance of this industry in supporting the global economy cannot be overstated.

Production process

The production of unrecorded optical media typically involves a multi-step process. First, the base material, often a polycarbonate or glass substrate, is prepared and coated with a reflective layer, usually made of aluminum or gold. This reflective layer is then covered with a protective layer to prevent damage and ensure the longevity of the disc. The final step involves the application of a label or printing on the surface of the disc, providing essential information and branding.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of unrecorded optical media include the base materials (polycarbonate or glass), the reflective coatings (aluminum or gold), and the protective layers. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as disc molding machines, coating systems, and printing presses, are essential for the manufacturing process. The industry also relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating and maintaining this specialized equipment.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 852341 is unrecorded optical media, which can be used for a variety of applications, including data storage, software distribution, and multimedia content delivery. These unrecorded discs are often consumed by industries classified under 852349 Optical media, recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37, 852352 Cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, and 852359 Other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37.

Revisions to 852341

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 852341. The most recent 1 version of this code (852341) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 852341 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for optical media; unrecorded, excluding products of chapter 37

    graph LR
    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/v2017/852341'>852341: Optical media; unrecorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> 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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