Unrecorded 1/2-inch VHS Video Cassette Tape from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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