Unrecorded 8mm Video Home System (Hi8) Cassette Tape from Germany
Compact 8mm Hi8 magnetic cassette tape designed for high-quality consumer video camcorder recording, supplied unrecorded. Falls under HTS 8523.29.10.00 as other unrecorded magnetic media beyond standard audio cassettes. Used for analog video phenomena recording.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure cassettes meet FCC standards for electromagnetic compatibility upon U.S. entry
• Label clearly as 'unrecorded' to avoid misclassification as recorded media under 8523.29.50
• Provide test reports confirming magnetic coercivity for customs valuation accuracy