CNN Breaking News Audio Cassette from Japan
A 4mm magnetic audio cassette tape containing CNN's recorded coverage of major breaking news events like elections or disasters. It falls under HTS 8523.29.3000 as a narrow magnetic tape (width not exceeding 4mm) specifically for news sound recordings relating to current events. These tapes are typically used by journalists or archives for real-time event documentation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify tape width does not exceed 4mm and content is strictly news-related to current events to avoid reclassification
• Provide documentation proving the recordings capture real-time events like press briefings or live reports