Unrecorded 1/4-inch Audio DAT Digital Tape

Digital Audio Tape (DAT) in 1/4-inch cassette format for high-fidelity sound recording, unrecorded. HTS 8523.29.10.00 includes this as unrecorded magnetic media for sound phenomena.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

8523.80.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If solid-state audio recorder media

Flash memory cards for audio under solid-state note.

8519.89Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If with built-in recording heads

Integrated recording apparatus parts under 8519 telephony/sound apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify S/N ratio performance for audio professional imports

Prevent misdeclaration as optical DAT equivalents

Mark tape direction and speed clearly for inspection

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