Optical media; recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37

HS v2022 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 (photographic or cinematographic goods). This industry plays a crucial role in the global information and entertainment landscape, enabling the storage and distribution of digital content such as software, music, and video. As technology continues to evolve, the demand for high-capacity, reliable, and cost-effective optical media remains strong across various sectors, from consumer electronics to enterprise data management.

Production process

The production of optical media covered under HS code 852349 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, such as polycarbonate or glass substrates, are prepared and coated with a recording layer. This layer is then covered with a protective layer to ensure the media's durability. The discs are then metalized, often with a thin layer of aluminum or gold, to enhance the reflectivity of the recording layer. Finally, the discs undergo a quality control process before being packaged and distributed.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of optical media under HS code 852349 include the raw materials (e.g., polycarbonate, glass), specialized machinery for the manufacturing process (e.g., injection molding machines, sputtering equipment), and various chemicals and coatings used in the production stages. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced research and development to continuously improve the storage capacity, data transfer rates, and durability of these optical media products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 852349 are various types of recorded optical media, such as 852340 CDs, 852351 DVDs, and 852352 Blu-ray discs. These optical media are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 854239 consumer electronics, 852580 data storage, and 852580 entertainment. The recorded content on these optical discs can include software, music, movies, and other digital data, making them essential for the distribution and preservation of information and entertainment.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 852349.

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

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    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/v2022/852349'>852349: Optical media; recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/852341'>852341: Optical media; unrecorded, 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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