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, other (HS 852380)
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, other (HS 852380) has 2,057 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of 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, other is WARNER ELEKTRA ATLANTIC CORP, with 497 shipments, followed by WARNER ELECTRA ATLANTIC CORP and BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US LLC. The leading supplier is OPTIMAL MEDIA GMBH, with 600 shipments, followed by GZ MEDIA A S and RECORD INDUSTRIAL B V. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and GERMANY, arriving primarily at CHESTER, PA. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for 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, other (HS 852380), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is OPTIMAL MEDIA GMBH → WARNER ELEKTRA ATLANTIC CORP with 198 shipments, followed by OPTIMAL MEDIA GMBH → WARNER ELECTRA ATLANTIC CORP (169) and RECORD INDUSTRIAL B V → WARNER ELECTRA ATLANTIC CORP (94).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| WARNER ELEKTRA ATLANTIC CORP | 497 |
| WARNER ELECTRA ATLANTIC CORP | 417 |
| BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US LLC | 130 |
| UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP | 115 |
| SONY MUSIC HOLDINGS INC | 86 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| OPTIMAL MEDIA GMBH | 600 |
| GZ MEDIA A S | 335 |
| RECORD INDUSTRIAL B V | 258 |
| WMIS LTD | 90 |
| OPTIMAL MEDIA | 66 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 1,303 |
| GERMANY | 399 |
| NETHERLANDS | 104 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 60 |
| FRANCE | 34 |
| SWEDEN | 30 |
| JAPAN | 18 |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 17 |
| REUNION | 15 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 12 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHESTER, PA | 1,257 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 417 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 107 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 55 |
| WILMINGTON, NC | 41 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 38 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 36 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 24 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 24 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 16 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 852380 — 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, other. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
Frequently asked questions about importing 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, other
Who imports 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, other (HS 852380)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of 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, other include WARNER ELEKTRA ATLANTIC CORP, WARNER ELECTRA ATLANTIC CORP, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US LLC, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, and SONY MUSIC HOLDINGS INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of 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, other?
WARNER ELEKTRA ATLANTIC CORP is the largest U.S. importer of 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, other (HS 852380), with 497 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of 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, other?
Leading suppliers shipping 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, other (HS 852380) to the U.S. include OPTIMAL MEDIA GMBH, GZ MEDIA A S, RECORD INDUSTRIAL B V, WMIS LTD, and OPTIMAL MEDIA.
How many U.S. shipments of 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, other are there?
ImportDoor has 2,057 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 852380, spanning Jan 2020 to May 2026.
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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, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from BELGIUM, GERMANY, and NETHERLANDS.
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