Lacquer Master Phonograph Disc
> A lacquer-coated aluminum disc used as the initial master in phonograph record production, capturing analog audio grooves from a cutting lathe for electroforming. This product is a matrix or master for producing discs, which is explicitly included in the scope of heading 85.23 but excluded from tariff item 8523.80.00. It is classified under the specific tariff item for matrices and masters.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• > This product is a master disc, so it should be classified under the specific tariff item for matrices and masters, not under 8523.80.00
• Ensure you have documentation proving it is a master for disc production
• Verify if any export controls apply to the audio content
Related Products under Tariff item 8523.80.00
10-Inch 78 RPM Shellac Record
> A 10-inch phonograph record made from shellac compound, designed for playback at 78 RPM and reproducing early 20th-century audio formats. This analog disc contains grooves that encode sound phenomena, qualifying it as a recorded medium under tariff item 8523.80.00. It is an optical media product, specifically a phonograph record, not covered by Chapter 37.
12-Inch Vinyl Phonograph Record
> A 12-inch analog vinyl phonograph record made of PVC, containing grooves that encode audio signals for playback on turntables. This product is a recorded medium for sound phenomena, fitting the scope of tariff item 8523.80.00 as 'other' optical media. It is not a matrix or master, and it is not excluded by Chapter 37.
7-Inch 45 RPM Vinyl Single
> A 7-inch vinyl disc rotating at 45 RPM, typically featuring one song per side for jukebox or home turntable use. This analog record encodes audio signals in its grooves, making it a recorded medium for sound phenomena under tariff item 8523.80.00. It is a standard phonograph record, not a matrix or master.
ADATA S102 Pro USB 3.2 512GB
> A slim aluminum USB flash drive with slide-out connector and no cap design, providing 512GB of solid-state non-volatile storage. This device contains flash memory integrated circuits mounted on a printed circuit board with a controller, fitting the definition of solid-state non-volatile storage devices under tariff item 8523.80.00. It is used for recording and storing data phenomena.
Colored Vinyl DJ Record
> A 12-inch vinyl phonograph record with colored PVC, such as red translucent material, designed for club DJ use with extended mixes in standard groove format. This analog disc records sound phenomena in its grooves, qualifying it under tariff item 8523.80.00 as 'other' optical media. The color does not affect its classification as a sound recording medium.
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> A rugged aluminum USB-C drive with silicone sleeve, offering 1TB of solid-state non-volatile storage and 1000MB/s performance. This device uses flash memory integrated circuits on a PCB with a controller, fitting the definition of solid-state non-volatile storage devices under tariff item 8523.80.00. It is designed for high-speed data recording and transfer.