Journalist Field Reporter Tape from China

Ruggedized micro tapes ≤4 mm width designed for broadcast journalists with shock-resistant cassettes. HTS 8523.29.40 includes these other magnetic tapes for field audio/video recording under extreme conditions. Military-grade casing protects content during war zone reporting.

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

ITAR registration required for military-grade tape variants

Field test reports mandatory for ruggedized classification claims

Separate press vs. military variants for proper export licensing