Music Cassette - Classical Symphony Collection from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)