Hi8 Video Cassette Tape from Canada
Hi8 analog video cassette featuring 6.35mm metal particle magnetic tape for improved resolution over standard 8mm. Popular for consumer camcorders in the 1990s, providing 400+ lines of horizontal resolution. Classified as video tape recording in cassettes under HTS 8523.29.5010 due to specified tape width.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include format specification (Hi8 vs Video8) in commercial invoices for accurate classification
• Test sample cassettes for dropouts before bulk import; analog tapes degrade over time
• Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations during ocean shipping to prevent tape sticking