VHS Video Cassette Tape from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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