8mm Video Tape Cassette from Japan
8mm video tapes feature magnetic tape strips narrower than 4 mm within compact cassettes for consumer Hi8 and Digital8 camcorders. HTS 8523.29.40 covers these as 'other' magnetic tapes not exceeding 4 mm width for video phenomena recording. They provided affordable analog-to-digital video transition for home users.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain ISO certifications for tape quality standards required by U.S. broadcasters and AV professionals
• Declare exact tape composition (metal vs. chromium dioxide) as it affects environmental compliance
• Avoid bulk packing over 100 units per carton to prevent demagnetization from pressure