HS code for memory cards in the European Union
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 8523.51
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 2
- General duty (MFN)
- 0%
Summary
Memory cards imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 8523.51 when it is a solid-state non-volatile storage device. It sits in heading 85.23, “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, but excluding products of Chapter 37”. The tariff of the European Union has 2 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 8523.51 is 0%.
How to choose the right code
Use 8523.51 when it is a solid-state non-volatile storage device.
Codes for memory cards
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to memory cards.
- 8523.51
Most likely
Legal text: “Semiconductor media: Solid-state non-volatile storage devices”
Heading 85.23: “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, but excluding products of Chapter 37”
Applies when it is a solid-state non-volatile storage device.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits this code into 2 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 8523.51 is 0%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 8523.51
- 8523 51 10 00“Solid-state non-volatile storage devices › Unrecorded”0%
- 8523 51 90 00“Solid-state non-volatile storage devices › Other”0%
Similar products
Products in the same category as memory cards, or classified under the same headings.
- USB flash drivesHS 8523.51
- Vinyl recordsHS 8523.80
- Computer keyboardsHS 8471.60
- Computer miceHS 8471.60
- Computer monitorsHS 8528.52
- Digital camerasHS 8525.89
- HeadphonesHS 8518.30
- LaptopsHS 8471.30
- Phone chargersHS 8504.40
- SmartphonesHS 8517.13
- Tablet computersHS 8471.30
- TelevisionsHS 8528.72
Other countries
National tariff lines for memory cards are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Memory cards in United States1 national lines, duty rates live
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as memory cards can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for memory cards?
Memory cards imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 8523.51 when it is a solid-state non-volatile storage device. It sits in heading 85.23, “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, but excluding products of Chapter 37”.
What is the duty on memory cards imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 8523.51 is 0%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for memory cards by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.