Phase-Change Optical Disc for Lab Experiment Results from Japan
A phase-change optical disc storing chemical reaction rate data from lab instruments. This optical media records scientific phenomena other than sound or image, falling 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).
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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 video or audio recording
• Provide chemical data documentation
• Keep records of the lab experiment's purpose for customs