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

HS v2022 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 incorporated magnetic stripes. These products play a crucial role in various industries, from financial transactions to data storage and retrieval. As a key component of the broader electronics and information technology sector, the magnetic media industry is an integral part of the global economy, enabling seamless data exchange and secure payment systems.

Production process

The production of magnetic media, such as those covered under HS code 852321, typically involves a multi-step process. This includes the manufacturing of the magnetic material, the application of the material onto a suitable substrate (e.g., plastic cards), and the integration of additional features, such as security elements or encoding mechanisms. Advanced techniques, such as thin-film deposition and precision coating, are often employed to ensure the quality and durability of the final products.

Production inputs

The magnetic media industry relies on a range of inputs, including specialized magnetic materials, such as ferromagnetic compounds, polymers for the substrate, and various chemicals and additives used in the production process. Additionally, the industry requires advanced manufacturing equipment, such as coating machines, lamination presses, and encoding devices, to ensure the consistent and efficient production of these products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the magnetic media industry under HS code 852321 are a diverse range of products, including magnetic cards, magnetic tapes, and other magnetic storage media. These outputs are widely used in various applications, such as 851711 Telephone sets, 851712 Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, and 851760 Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus, where they serve as essential components for data storage, transmission, and security.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 852321.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/85'>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/v2022/8523'>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/v2022/852321'>852321: Magnetic media; cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/852329'>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/v2022/852341'>852341: Optical media; unrecorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/852349'>852349: Optical media; recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/852351'>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/v2022/852352'>852352: Semiconductor media; smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/852359'>852359: Semiconductor media; other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/852380'>852380: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]

    

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