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

HS v2022 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 are not classified elsewhere in heading 8523 of the Harmonized System. This industry plays a crucial role in the global information and communication technology (ICT) sector, enabling the storage, distribution, and exchange of digital content across various platforms. The products within this code are essential for the functioning of modern digital infrastructure and the dissemination of knowledge, entertainment, and data.

Production process

The production of media products under HS code 852380 typically involves a combination of advanced manufacturing techniques and specialized equipment. This can include the fabrication of storage media, such as optical discs, magnetic tapes, and solid-state drives, as well as the assembly of specialized devices like external hard drives and memory cards. The manufacturing process often requires precise control over material composition, data encoding, and quality assurance to ensure the reliability and performance of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of media products under HS code 852380 include a variety of raw materials, such as polymers, metals, and electronic components. Specialized machinery, including injection molding equipment, data encoding systems, and automated assembly lines, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in areas like materials science, electronics, and software engineering to design, develop, and optimize these media products.

Production outputs

The media products classified under HS code 852380 are used in a wide range of applications, including data storage, content distribution, and information exchange. These outputs can be consumed by various other industries, such as 852351 Solid-state non-volatile storage devices, 852352 Smart cards, and 852359 Other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37. The versatility of these media products ensures their integration into a diverse array of digital ecosystems, from consumer electronics to enterprise-level data management solutions.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 852380.

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/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/v2022/852380'>852380: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/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/v2022/852349'>852349: Optical media; recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/852352'>852352: Semiconductor media; smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/852359'>852359: Semiconductor media; other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37</a>"]

    

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