Sound recording or reproducing apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, pick-up cartridges

HS code 852210 covers a wide range of sound recording and reproducing equipment, including pick-up cartridges. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader electronics and entertainment sectors, enabling the production, distribution, and consumption of audio content. From professional recording studios to consumer electronics, the products classified under this code are essential for capturing, storing, and playing back sound in various applications.

The production of sound recording and reproducing apparatus involves a range of specialized manufacturing techniques. This typically includes the assembly of electronic components, such as microphones, amplifiers, and digital signal processors, as well as the fabrication of mechanical parts like turntables and pick-up arms. Advanced automation and precision engineering are often employed to ensure the high-quality performance and reliability of these devices.

The main inputs required for the production of sound recording and reproducing apparatus include a variety of electronic components, such as integrated circuits, transistors, and capacitors. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized materials like magnetic tapes, optical discs, and various plastics and metals for the construction of the physical devices. Sophisticated production equipment, including computer-controlled assembly lines and testing facilities, are also essential inputs for this industry.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 852210 are sound recording and reproducing devices, such as 852321 Magnetic tapes for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, 852380 Sound recording or reproducing apparatus, and 852390 Parts and accessories of apparatus of headings 8519 to 8521. These products are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including the 9206 Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles sector, the 8527 Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock industry, and the broader 8519 Sound recording or reproducing apparatus market.