Unrecorded Betacam SP Professional Video Tape

Betacam SP 1/2-inch professional broadcast magnetic tape cassette, unrecorded for high-end video production. HTS 8523.29.10.00 applies to this component-level magnetic media for phenomena recording in studios.

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.

8523.80Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If other non-magnetic, non-optical media

Cards or matrices not magnetic go to 8523.80 other media.

8473.30Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If parts of duplicating machines

Tape intended solely as machine parts may classify under data processing machinery.

3907.30.00.00Higher: 41.1% vs 17.5%

If bulk magnetic coating material only

Unmounted magnetic dispersion falls under plastics as synthetic resins.

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