Digital8 Camcorder Tape from China
Digital8 tapes upgrade analog 8mm cassettes with digital magnetic recording on ≤4 mm tape width for Sony camcorders. Falling under HTS 8523.29.40 as other narrow magnetic tapes, they record high-resolution video phenomena digitally. Backward compatibility with Hi8 extends their archival utility.
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
• Cross-reference Sony specifications for exact tape width confirmation
• Declare digital vs. analog recording capability for proper statistical reporting
• Include drop test certifications for ruggedized tape variants