Music Cassette - Classical Symphony Collection from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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)