Music Cassette - Classical Symphony Collection from China

Pre-recorded compact cassette with classical music symphonies on narrow magnetic tape (≤4 mm width), designed for consumer playback in standard players. Falls under HTS 8523.29.40.10 due to its sound recording content on cassette format. Excludes blank tapes or wider formats.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Provide copyright licenses or permissions for recorded content to prevent IP seizure at customs

Label cassettes clearly with 'pre-recorded sound' and playback time to distinguish from data or video tapes

Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial reels, which could lead to misclassification as masters (8523.52)