Sony Audio Cassette Tape - 90 Minute Sound Recording from Germany
A 90-minute compact cassette tape containing pre-recorded stereo sound music, featuring a width not exceeding 4 mm magnetic tape housed in a plastic cassette. Classified under HTS 8523.29.40.10 as sound recordings on cassette tapes, specifically other magnetic tapes for sound recording. Meets the criteria for narrow-width magnetic media with audio content.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify tape width does not exceed 4 mm and confirm pre-recorded sound content to qualify under 8523.29.40.10; measure precisely to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed content manifests listing audio tracks and durations for customs valuation and IP verification
• Ensure cassettes are not blank (unrecorded) as those fall under 8523.29.30; common pitfall is mislabeling demo tapes