Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37

HS v2017 Code: 852380

About media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of chapter 37

hs code 852380 covers a diverse range of media products that fall under the broader category of 'media n.e.c. in heading 8523'. This industry plays a crucial role in the global information and entertainment landscape, providing the physical and digital platforms that enable the storage, distribution, and consumption of various forms of content. From optical discs to solid-state drives, the products classified under this code are essential components in the supply chain that connects content creators with their audiences.

Production process

The production techniques used in this industry vary depending on the specific media product being manufactured. For optical discs, the process typically involves the use of specialized machinery to create the disc structure, apply the data layer, and apply protective coatings. For solid-state drives, the production involves the assembly of various electronic components, including memory chips, controllers, and interconnects, into a compact and durable storage device.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of media products under hs code 852380 include raw materials such as polycarbonate, dyes, and metals for optical discs, as well as semiconductor chips, circuit boards, and other electronic components for solid-state drives. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, clean-room facilities, and skilled labor to ensure the precision and quality of the final products.

Production outputs

The media products classified under hs code 852380 are primarily used as storage and distribution platforms for various forms of digital content, including audio, video, and software. These products are often consumed by industries such as 852351 Solid-state, non-volatile storage devices, 852352 Smart cards, and 852359 Other, which utilize these media products as integral components in their own products and services.

Revisions to 852380

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 852380. The most recent 1 version of this code (852380) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 852380 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, 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/v2017/852380'>852380: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not 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/v2017/852349'>852349: Optical media; recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852352'>852352: Semiconductor media; smart cards,  whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/852359'>852359: Semiconductor media; other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]

    

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