VHS Video Cassette Tape
Standard VHS (Video Home System) cassette containing magnetic tape of 6.35 mm width for analog video recording and playback. Designed for consumer home video recorders, these cassettes store video and audio signals on the tape housed in a protective plastic shell. Classified under HTS 8523.29.5010 as video tape recordings in cassettes with tape width between 4 mm and 6.5 mm.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If tape width not exceeding 4 mm
Narrower magnetic video tapes fall under different width subheading within the same chapter.
If digital optical media instead of magnetic
Digital video recordings on DVDs or Blu-ray discs use optical rather than magnetic technology.
If imported as empty plastic cassette shells without tape
Cassette housings without magnetic tape are classified as plastic articles, not recording media.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tape width measures 6.35mm and confirm cassette format to meet 8523.29.5010 specifications
• Include detailed packing lists specifying whether tapes are blank or pre-recorded to avoid reclassification
• Check for demagnetization during shipping; use shielding if transporting near magnetic fields
Related Products under HTS 8523.29.50.10
MiniDV Digital Video Cassette
MiniDV cassette with 6.35mm metal evaporated magnetic tape for digital video recording up to 13 hours in SP/LP modes. Used in professional and consumer camcorders, these cassettes offer high-quality digital video storage. Meets HTS 8523.29.5010 criteria for video magnetic tapes in cassettes of specified width.
Hi8 Video Cassette Tape
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.
Digital8 D8 Video Cassette
Digital8 cassette using 6.35mm Hi8 tape with digital DV compression for backward compatibility with analog Hi8 camcorders. Stores up to 60 minutes of digital video in standard cassette form factor. HTS 8523.29.5010 classification applies to its magnetic video tape cassette configuration.
Video8 Analog Cassette Tape
Original Video8 cassette with 6.35mm cobalt-doped magnetic tape for compact camcorder use, offering 240 lines resolution. Predecessor to Hi8 format, widely used in 1980s portable video recording. Fits HTS 8523.29.5010 as video magnetic tape in cassettes of 4-6.5mm width.
Betamovie BM Cassette
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.
Professional DVCAM Cassette
DVCAM large cassette (6.35mm width) for professional digital video recording in broadcast applications. Uses metal evaporated tape with larger cassette size for extended recording time. HTS 8523.29.5010 covers these professional video magnetic tapes in cassette format.