Unrecorded 1/2-inch VHS Video Cassette Tape from Japan

A standard VHS videotape with 1/2-inch magnetic tape wound on a cassette housing, unrecorded and suitable for video recording. Classified under HTS 8523.29.10.00 as unrecorded magnetic media for recording phenomena like video signals. Meets the definition of magnetic media that is not pre-recorded.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify the tape is completely unrecorded; any pre-recorded content shifts to 8523.29.50.00

Include material safety data sheets for magnetic coatings to meet environmental import standards

Check for cobalt content restrictions due to ITAR regulations on magnetic media components