Dictaphone Nano Tape from China
Dictaphone nano tapes are ultra-narrow magnetic tapes under 4 mm width designed for professional voice recording in journalism and legal transcription. Under HTS 8523.29.40 as other narrow magnetic tapes, they offer high-fidelity audio capture in miniature format. These tapes maintain relevance for secure, tamper-evident recording needs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Include FCC compliance docs if tapes used in wireless recording systems
• Test samples for magnetic coercivity to ensure classification as high-grade recording media
• Separate recorded demo tapes from blank stock to avoid content declaration issues