ASUS BW-16D1HT Blu-ray Internal Recorder from Japan
SATA internal optical disc drive for desktop PCs that records triple-layer Blu-ray discs up to 100GB capacity. Falls under HTS 8519.81.41.20 for its optical laser recording mechanism on consumer media formats. Compatible with Windows and Mac for media authoring.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as finished recorder, not ADP part, if marketed for standalone media use
• Include drive firmware version and supported formats in commercial invoice
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Asian-sourced optical drives