Sony Betacam SX Digital Cassette

Sony Betacam SX cassette with 6.35mm magnetic tape for component digital video in news acquisition and field production. Classified precisely under HTS 8523.29.50.20 as other video tape recordings in the 4-6.5mm width category. Supports high-speed data rates for professional ENG (Electronic News Gathering).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8523.29.60.00Same rate: 17.5%

If magnetic tapes exceeding 6.5mm width

Larger width video tapes like DVCPro use sequential width subheadings.

8523.21.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If cards with magnetic stripe for data

Smart cards or magnetic stripe cards for data (not video) fall under prepared unrecorded cards.

8473.30.51.00Higher: 50% vs 17.5%

If parts of magnetic tape drives

Tape components integral to data processing machines shift from pure media classification.

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