3.5mm Microcassette Data Tape from China
3.5mm microcassette magnetic tape for data logging in miniature scientific instruments. HTS 8523.29.40.20 covers this narrow tape format for phenomena recording. Standard for pocket-sized recorders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Reference Philips microcassette standard in documentation
• Ensure tape meets recording speed requirements per subheading
• Separate from consumer audio tapes for proper statistical reporting