50GB M-DISC BDXL from Japan
A 50GB M-DISC BDXL with an inorganic recording layer, designed for permanent archival storage of irreplaceable digital records. It is classified under tariff item 8523.49.00 as other optical media for recording phenomena other than sound or images.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be requiredHCMedical DevicesMay be required
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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
• Confirm the discs are sold as blank media for data archiving, not with pre-recorded content
• The archival nature does not affect classification, but keep documentation of the intended use
• If importing in bulk, consider a customs broker to streamline clearance