Lacquer Master Phonograph Disc from Japan
> 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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• > 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