Hi8 Video Cassette Tape from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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