Archival Optical Disc for Oceanographic Buoy Data
An optical disc containing ocean current velocity and salinity measurements from research buoys. This disc records scientific phenomena data, not sound or images, and falls under tariff item 8523.49.00 as other optical media.
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 |
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