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
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
• 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