Meteorological Data Logger Tape Cartridge

Magnetic tape cartridge for weather station data loggers recording atmospheric pressure, wind speed, and temperature phenomena fluctuations. Designed for playback in meteorological analysis software. Classified in 8523.29.2000 for recording environmental phenomena other than sound/image.

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.

9015.80.80Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If part of complete meteorological instrument

Complete weather stations classified as surveying/meteorological instruments.

8523.80Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If modern solid-state memory card equivalent

Chapter note defines solid-state storage separately from magnetic media.

8523.29.90.00Same rate: 17.5%

If generic data tape without weather application

Specific meteorological use required for this phenomena subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include specifications for recorded parameters (pressure, anemometer data); provide NIST-traceable calibration references if applicable; declare as 'met station data tape' to prevent audio misclassification

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