Unrecorded 8mm Video Home System (Hi8) Cassette Tape from Japan
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 — 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
• 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