Betacam SP Nano Tape from China
Betacam SP nano tapes feature metal particle magnetic coating on ≤4 mm width for broadcast studio data transfer. Classified HTS 8523.29.40 as other narrow magnetic tapes recording professional video phenomena. They maintain compatibility with global broadcast standards.
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
• SMPTE certification required for broadcast facility acceptance
• Declare tape tension specifications for professional editing equipment compatibility
• Use nitrogen-flushed packaging for transoceanic broadcast tape shipments