Unrecorded 1/2-inch VHS Video Cassette Tape
An unrecorded VHS videocassette tape containing 1/2-inch magnetic tape wound on a plastic cassette housing, designed for consumer video recording. It falls under tariff item 8523.29.00 as magnetic media for recording sound or other phenomena, excluding cards incorporating a magnetic stripe.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tape is replaced by solid-state non-volatile storage devices
Solid-state storage devices are classified under a different subheading within heading 85.23.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tapes are unrecorded and free of any content to avoid classification as recorded media
• Declare the quantity and value accurately for CBSA assessment
• Verify if the goods qualify for any free trade agreement preferential tariff treatment
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