DVD-R Blank Disc Coating Machine

Vacuum deposition system that applies dye, reflective metal, and protective layers to DVD-R blanks for writable optical media manufacturing. It qualifies for HTS 8479.89.8300 as essential equipment for producing recordable optical discs used in data storage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.82.00Same rate: 35%

If used for general metallizing of plastic films unrelated to disc media

Film metallizers classify as mixing/kneading machinery derivatives, lacking optical disc substrate specificity.

8479.89Same rate: 35%

If for coating operations on non-media plastic substrates like security cards

General purpose coating machines without optical data layer deposition fall into other mechanical appliances.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If primarily a vacuum chamber without media-specific deposition tooling

Industrial vacuum ovens/furnaces classify under machinery for treatment by temperature change.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document organic dye layer specifications to prove recordable optical media function versus read-only

Comply with environmental regs for vacuum chamber VOC emissions during import clearance

Separate valuation of sputtering targets to avoid inclusion in machinery duty base

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