1.5mm Audio Cassette Tape from Japan
Narrow magnetic tape with a width of 1.5mm designed for high-fidelity audio recording in portable digital voice recorders and miniature audio devices. This falls under HTS 8523.29.40.20 as 'other magnetic tapes' of width not exceeding 4mm, excluding audio cassette tapes over 4mm. It is unrecorded and suitable for recording sound phenomena.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify tape width precisely (≤4mm) with manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification to wider tape subheadings
• Include material safety data sheets confirming magnetic properties and non-toxicity for customs clearance
• Label as 'unrecorded' if blank; recorded tapes may require additional content declaration