Hi8 Video Cassette Tape from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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