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50GB BDXL Data Disc from Japan

A 50GB BDXL triple-layer Blu-ray disc for massive data storage such as genomic sequences or seismic data, excluding sound or image media. This falls under tariff item 8523.49.00 as other optical media for recording non-entertainment phenomena.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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PGA flags (2)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be requiredHCMedical DevicesMay be required
  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code

    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), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8523490011; Equal To 8523490012; Equal To 8523490018; Equal To 8523490019; Equal To 8523490090; Equal To 8523490011; Equal To 8523490012; Equal To 8523490018; Equal To 8523490019; Equal To 8523490090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

  • HC

    Medical Devices · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code

    May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8523490012. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

Import Tips

• Verify the discs are blank or contain only data files, not pre-recorded entertainment content

• If the discs come with software, ensure it is incidental to the data storage function

• Be prepared to demonstrate the discs are for data, not audio/video, if asked by CBSA