Vintage Rock Music Cassette Tape

Reissue cassette of 1980s rock album on standard compact cassette with ≤4 mm magnetic tape for high-fidelity sound. HTS 8523.29.40.10 covers these sound recordings distinctly from digital or optical formats. Popular for collectors and retro players.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8523.80.20Same rate: 17.5%

If on recordable CDs (CD-Rs) with sound

Optical discs for sound recording fall under separate provisions.

8549.11Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If spent or defective cassette tapes

Per notes, spent magnetic media incapable of use classify as waste.

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Authenticate recordings with artist/label proofs to counterfeiting claims at entry

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