Betamovie BM Cassette from China
Sony Betamovie BM-series 6.35mm magnetic video cassette designed for portable Betamovie camcorders. Single-cassette Metal Video (MV) format for consumer video recording. Classified under HTS 8523.29.5010 for video tape recordings in cassettes meeting width requirements.
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
• Include historical format documentation for customs officers unfamiliar with Beta systems
• Inspect for Beta-specific tape tension issues before bulk importation
• Separate Beta from VHS cassettes to avoid cross-contamination of formats