1.8mm Archival Sound Tape from Japan
1.8mm archival quality magnetic tape for long-term sound preservation in museum recording systems. Classified HTS 8523.29.40.20 as narrow magnetic tape for sound recording, ≤4mm width. Features 50-year durability coating.
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
• Include longevity test certifications for archival claims
• Declare as unrecorded media even if containing test tones
• Avoid mixing with optical archival media shipments