Sony Betacam SX Digital Cassette from China
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).
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare Sony-specific model numbers matching HTS width specs to expedite clearance
• For recorded tapes, provide content certification to avoid anti-piracy scrutiny
• Ensure packaging labels tape dimensions visibly for customs inspection