Betamax Video Cassette Tape from China
Pre-recorded Betamax format video cassette tape with a magnetic tape width between 4mm and 6.5mm, containing recorded video phenomena such as movies or TV shows. Classified under HTS 8523.29.50 as other magnetic tapes specifically video tape recordings in this narrow width range. The pre-recorded content distinguishes it from blank tapes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify tape width measures 4-6.5mm to qualify under this subheading; provide content description for customs review
• Ensure no silver halide emulsions to avoid Chapter 37 reclassification
• Label clearly as pre-recorded video to distinguish from data storage