MiniDV Cassette Tape from Japan
MiniDV digital video cassette containing approximately 6.35mm wide metal evaporated magnetic tape for professional and consumer DV camcorders. Qualifies under HTS 8523.29.50.20 as other video tape recordings within the specified narrow width parameters. Standard for digital video recording with 500-line resolution.
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
• Confirm DV format specs document tape width; slight manufacturing tolerances must still fit ≤6.5mm
• Separate consumer vs pro packs in shipments to match statistical reporting suffixes
• Pre-clear with binding ruling if importing large volumes to lock classification