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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