Video8 Camcorder Tape from China
Pre-recorded Video8 cassette with 8mm magnetic tape (4-6.5mm width) containing family vacation footage or event recordings. HTS 8523.29.50 applies to these narrow-width video tape recordings on magnetic media. The format was popular for consumer camcorders in the 1980s-90s.
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
• Document original recording date and equipment to prove authenticity; check for demagnetization during shipping
• Use protective packaging to prevent tape damage which could affect classification
• Declare as consumer video recording media