Archival Optical Disc for Oceanographic Buoy Data from Japan
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.
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).
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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
• Ensure the disc is not classified as a sound or video recording, which would fall under different headings
• Declare the data content accurately to avoid CBSA reclassification
• Keep documentation of the data's scientific purpose for customs review