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DVD-R Blank Disc Coating Machine from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

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