Digital8 Video Tape from China
Digital8 format cassette using 8mm magnetic tape (4-6.5mm) with digitally recorded video content for higher quality playback. Classified in HTS 8523.29.50 as video tape recordings regardless of digital or analog signal on qualifying width magnetic tape. Bridges analog hardware with digital recording.
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
• Specify digital recording format in documentation as it doesn't change classification; test tapes pre-shipment
• Comply with content licensing if commercially distributed
• Use anti-static packaging for digital signal integrity