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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. > Magnetic media: > Other > Other
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Products classified under Tariff item 8523.29.00
Acoustic Emission Monitoring Tape
Magnetic tape used in non-destructive testing systems to record acoustic emission signals from material stress fractures. It captures microscopic crack propagation phenomena in metals and composites for analysis. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media for recording sound or other phenomena.
Al Jazeera Live Report Audio Tape
Al Jazeera Live Report Audio Tape is a 4mm magnetic audio tape containing live dispatches from conflict zones in the Middle East. It is classified under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for sound recording, specifically narrow tapes not exceeding 4mm in width. The tape's content of current events news makes it suitable for international news syndication.
AP Live Event Sound Microtape
AP Live Event Sound Microtape is a 4mm microtape capturing live audio from disasters, protests, and elections. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for sound recording, with a width not exceeding 4mm. The tape's current events news content qualifies it for this classification.
BBC World Service Current Affairs Microcassette
BBC World Service Current Affairs Microcassette is a compact 4mm magnetic microcassette with BBC World Service audio recordings of live international news broadcasts and interviews. It is classified under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for sound recording, specifically narrow tapes not exceeding 4mm. The focus on current affairs sound recordings aligns with this tariff item.
CNN Breaking News Audio Cassette
CNN Breaking News Audio Cassette is a 4mm magnetic audio cassette tape containing CNN's recorded coverage of major breaking news events like elections or disasters. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for sound recording, with a width not exceeding 4mm. The news content and narrow tape width determine this classification.
DW Current Events Audio Tape
DW Current Events Audio Tape is a 4mm magnetic tape of Deutsche Welle global current events broadcasts. It is classified under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for sound recording, specifically narrow tapes not exceeding 4mm in width. The tape's current events news sound content qualifies it for this tariff item.
EEG Brainwave Recording Magnetic Tape
Magnetic tape for electroencephalogram (EEG) systems that records brain electrical activity patterns. It captures alpha, beta, and delta wave phenomena for neurological diagnostics. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media for recording phenomena.
EMG Muscle Activity Data Tape
Magnetic tape cartridge for electromyography (EMG) systems recording skeletal muscle electrical activity. It captures phenomena used in gait analysis, prosthetics research, and neuromuscular diagnostics. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media.
Environmental Air Quality Data Tape
Magnetic tape for continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) recording pollutant concentration phenomena such as NOx, SO2, and particulates. Used for environmental compliance reporting. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media for recording phenomena.
Fox News Field Reporter Audio Cassette
Fox News Field Reporter Audio Cassette is a narrow 4mm cassette with Fox News field recordings of on-scene current events like accidents or rallies. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for sound recording, with a width not exceeding 4mm. The specific news sound content on qualifying magnetic tape makes it suitable for mobile journalism.
Geophysical Magnetometer Survey Tape
Magnetic tape for magnetometer arrays recording Earth's magnetic field variations and anomalies. Used in mineral exploration and geomagnetic surveys to reproduce magnetic phenomena profiles. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media.
Industrial Process Control Data Tape
Magnetic tape for distributed control systems (DCS) recording chemical process parameters, flow rates, and temperature profiles. It reproduces industrial process phenomena for quality control and optimization. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media.
Industrial Vibration Analysis Data Tape
Magnetic tape cassette for storing vibration spectrum data from industrial machinery monitoring systems. It records mechanical vibration phenomena frequencies and amplitudes for predictive maintenance analysis. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media.
Medical ECG Waveform Recording Tape
Specialized magnetic tape for archiving electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) waveforms from cardiac monitoring equipment. It captures electrical heart activity phenomena over time for diagnostic playback and analysis. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media.
Meteorological Data Logger Tape Cartridge
Magnetic tape cartridge for weather station data loggers recording atmospheric pressure, wind speed, and temperature phenomena fluctuations. Designed for playback in meteorological analysis software. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media.
MSNBC Debate Audio Microtape
MSNBC Debate Audio Microtape is a 4mm microtape recording full presidential debate audio sessions. It meets the criteria for tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for sound recording, with a width not exceeding 4mm. The news sound of live current political events on narrow tape makes it popular for analysis and rebroadcast.
NPR Election Coverage Microcassette
NPR Election Coverage Microcassette is a 4mm magnetic microcassette featuring NPR's real-time election night audio commentary and results. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for sound recording, with a width not exceeding 4mm. The news sound recordings of current events on narrow tape are used in radio production and historical preservation.
Oceanographic CTD Data Tape
Magnetic tape cartridge for Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) profilers recording oceanographic profiles of salinity, temperature, and pressure phenomena. Used for ocean current and climate research data playback. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media.
Pipeline Flow Meter Data Tape
Magnetic tape cartridge for SCADA systems recording pipeline flow rate, pressure, and leak detection phenomena. Used in oil and gas transmission monitoring. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media for recording phenomena.
Power Quality Event Recorder Tape
Magnetic tape for power monitoring systems recording voltage sags, harmonics, and transient phenomena in electrical distribution networks. Used for utility grid reliability analysis. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media.
Reuters Press Conference Audio Tape
Reuters Press Conference Audio Tape is a 4mm magnetic tape recording Reuters audio from live press conferences and political announcements. It meets the criteria for tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for sound recording, with a width not exceeding 4mm. The narrow-width tape dedicated to news sound relating to current events is used for media distribution.
Seismic Data Acquisition Magnetic Tape
Magnetic tape cartridge designed for storing seismic survey data captured by geophysical exploration equipment. It records analog or digital representations of underground geological phenomena detected through sound waves. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media.
Sky News Disaster Coverage Cassette
Sky News Disaster Coverage Cassette is a 4mm cassette with on-site hurricane and earthquake audio reports. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for sound recording, with a width not exceeding 4mm. The narrow tape of current events news sound is used for emergency response and media libraries.
Structural Strain Gauge Data Tape
Magnetic tape for civil engineering strain gauge networks recording bridge, dam, and building deformation phenomena. It reproduces structural stress and strain data for safety monitoring. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media.
Telemetry Data Magnetic Tape for Aerospace
High-density magnetic tape for flight test telemetry systems recording aircraft performance parameters like acceleration, altitude, and control surface positions. It reproduces flight dynamics phenomena for post-mission analysis. Classified under 8523.29.00 as other magnetic media.
Unrecorded 1/2-inch VHS Video Cassette Tape
An unrecorded VHS videotape cassette with 1/2-inch magnetic tape wound on spools inside a plastic housing, designed for recording analog video signals. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording sound or other phenomena, specifically video, and is not excluded by Chapter 85 notes.
Unrecorded 1/4-inch Audio DAT Digital Tape
An unrecorded Digital Audio Tape (DAT) cassette with 1/4-inch magnetic tape, used for high-fidelity audio recording. It is classified under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording sound, and the chapter notes do not exclude it.
Unrecorded 3480/3490 Magnetic Data Cartridge
An unrecorded 3480/3490 compatible magnetic data cartridge with 0.5-inch tape, used for legacy mainframe data storage. It is magnetic media for recording data phenomena, classified under tariff item 8523.29.00.
Unrecorded 4mm Digital Data Magnetic DAT Cartridge
An unrecorded 4mm helical-scan DAT cartridge for computer data backup, using magnetic tape. It is classified under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording data phenomena.
Unrecorded 8mm Video Home System (Hi8) Cassette Tape
An unrecorded 8mm Hi8 magnetic cassette tape for consumer video camcorders, designed for high-quality analog video recording. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording video phenomena.
Unrecorded Betacam SP Professional Video Tape
An unrecorded Betacam SP professional broadcast video tape cassette with 1/2-inch magnetic tape, used in high-end video production. It is classified under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording video phenomena.
Unrecorded Digital8 Magnetic Video Cassette
An unrecorded Digital8 magnetic video cassette using 8mm tape, compatible with digital video recording devices. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording digital video phenomena.
Unrecorded DLT Digital Linear Tape Cartridge
An unrecorded Digital Linear Tape (DLT) half-inch cartridge for enterprise data storage, using magnetic tape. It is classified under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording data phenomena.
Unrecorded DVCAM Professional Digital Tape Cassette
An unrecorded DVCAM professional digital video cassette for Sony equipment, using magnetic tape. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording digital video phenomena.
Unrecorded EXI Encryption Magnetic Data Tape
An unrecorded EXI encryption-ready magnetic data tape for enterprise storage, designed for secure data backup. It is classified under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording data phenomena.
Unrecorded LTO Ultrium Linear Tape Cartridge
An unrecorded LTO Ultrium linear tape cartridge for archival data storage, using magnetic tape. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording data phenomena.
Unrecorded Microcassette Magnetic Audio Tape
An unrecorded microcassette with magnetic tape for dictation machines and voice recorders. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording sound phenomena.
Unrecorded MiniDV Magnetic Cassette Tape
An unrecorded MiniDV magnetic cassette tape for digital video camcorders, using metal evaporate magnetic media. It is classified under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording digital video phenomena.
Unrecorded SLR Magnetic Data Cartridge
An unrecorded SLR magnetic data cartridge for midrange servers, using magnetic tape for data backup. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording data phenomena.
Unrecorded Travan Data Magnetic Cartridge Tape
An unrecorded Travan quarter-inch cartridge (QIC) magnetic tape for PC data backup. It is classified under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording data phenomena.