Video8 Analog Cassette Tape from Germany
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.
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
• Batch test for mold growth common in aged Video8 tapes before customs clearance
• Label shipments clearly as 'video magnetic tape' vs audio to prevent subheading errors
• Consider archival quality tape specifications for long-term storage applications