Hi8 Video Cassette Tape from China
Hi8 analog video cassette featuring 8mm magnetic tape (width 4-6.5mm) pre-recorded with home videos or professional footage. Falls under HTS 8523.29.50 due to its specific tape width and recorded video phenomena on magnetic media. Hi8 format meets the exact physical specifications of this subheading.
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
• Measure tape width precisely as customs may inspect physically; declare video content type (analog/digital)
• Avoid mixing with blank tapes which may classify differently
• Obtain certificates if content includes copyrighted material