Unrecorded DVD-R Discs from Japan

Unrecorded DVD-R discs are blank optical media for single-sided, write-once video and data storage using organic dye technology for laser recording. They fall under tariff item 8523.41.00 as unrecorded optical media for sound or phenomena recording, excluding photographic products of Chapter 37.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required

HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 8523410000; Equal To 8523410000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

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Import Tips

• Confirm the discs are unrecorded and write-once to ensure correct classification

• Provide clear documentation of the discs' specifications to CBSA

• Check for any trade agreements that may lower duty rates