HS Heading 8521
Video recording or reproducing apparatus
4 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound and television recorders and reproducers). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85211010 | Video Recording..Appa.,With/Without Video Tuner,Magnetic Tape-Type In Ckd | 25 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 96.1% |
| 85211020 | Video Recording..Appa.,With/Without Video Tuner,Magnetic Tape-Type In Cbu | 25 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 96.1% |
| 85219010 | Video Recording/Reprod,Appara.With/Without Vdo Tuner,Exc,Mag.Tape In Ckd | 25 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 96.1% |
| 85219020 | Vdo Rcding./Reprod.Appa.,With/Without Vdo Tuner,Exc.Mag.Tape Type In Cbu | 25 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 96.1% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 140,151,056 (348,089 kg) under this heading, across 4 of its 4 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 3 | 56,073 kg | BDT 22,950,769 |
| January 2026 | 2 | 52,245 kg | BDT 24,942,836 |
| February 2026 | 4 | 91,533 kg | BDT 39,502,964 |
| March 2026 | 4 | 30,943 kg | BDT 15,708,354 |
| April 2026 | 3 | 24,446 kg | BDT 7,037,321 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 92,849 kg | BDT 30,008,812 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 33,539,751 (47 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 19.3% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.