MiniDV Cassette Tape from China
MiniDV tapes are narrow magnetic tapes with a width not exceeding 4 mm, used primarily for recording digital video in consumer camcorders. They fall under HTS 8523.29.40 as 'other magnetic tapes of a width not exceeding 4 mm' that are unrecorded or pre-recorded for sound or video phenomena. These compact cassettes revolutionized home video recording with high-quality digital storage.
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
• Verify tape width does not exceed 4 mm with manufacturer specs to confirm HTS 8523.29.40 classification
• Include material safety data sheets for magnetic media to avoid customs delays on hazardous material concerns
• Label shipments clearly as 'unrecorded magnetic tape' if applicable to prevent misclassification as recorded media