Optical media; recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37

HS v2017 Code: 852349

About optical media; recorded, excluding products of chapter 37

hs code 852349 covers a wide range of recorded optical media, excluding products of Chapter 37 such as photographic film and plates. This industry plays a crucial role in the storage and distribution of digital content, from software and multimedia to data backups and archiving. As the demand for digital content continues to grow, the optical media industry remains an integral part of the broader information technology and entertainment sectors.

Production process

The production of recorded optical media typically involves several key steps. First, the digital content is encoded and formatted onto a master disc or tape. This master is then used to produce copies through a replication or duplication process, often using specialized machinery. The copies are then packaged and labeled for distribution. Advancements in optical disc technology, such as Blu-ray and high-density DVDs, have further improved the storage capacity and quality of recorded optical media.

Production inputs

The optical media industry relies on a range of inputs, including raw materials such as polycarbonate resins, dyes, and metallic layers for the discs or tapes themselves. Specialized production equipment, including disc molding machines, stampers, and packaging machinery, are also essential inputs. Additionally, the industry requires skilled technicians and engineers to operate the production equipment and ensure the quality and consistency of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the optical media industry are a diverse range of recorded optical discs and tapes, including 852340 CDs, 852341 DVDs, and 852342 Blu-ray discs. These products are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 852351 software publishing, 852352 motion picture and video production, and 852359 other information technology and computer service activities.

Revisions to 852349

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 852349. The most recent 1 version of this code (852349) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 852349 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for optical media; 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/v2017/852349'>852349: Optical media; recorded, 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/v2017/852341'>852341: Optical media; unrecorded, 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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