DVD-RAM for Industrial Process Logs from Japan
A rewritable DVD-RAM disc with factory machine performance logs and vibration data, recording operational metrics excluding audiovisual content. This optical media falls under tariff item 8523.49.00.
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
• Ensure the DVD-RAM is not used for video recording, which would be classified elsewhere
• Provide machine log data documentation
• Keep records of the industrial process for customs