Other
Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37: > Magnetic media: > Other: > Other: > Other magnetic tapes: > Of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 8523.29.60.00
8mm Video Cassette Tape
A compact magnetic tape cassette with a width of 8mm (within 4-6.5mm range) designed for recording and playback of analog video and audio phenomena. This falls under HTS 8523.29.60.00 as 'other magnetic tapes' of specified width, excluding products of Chapter 37. Commonly used in consumer camcorders for home video recording.
Hi8 Digital 8mm Camcorder Tape
High-resolution 8mm magnetic videotape (Hi8 format) with metal evaporated coating for superior video recording quality, tape width measuring 8mm. Classified under HTS 8523.29.60.00 as other magnetic tapes in the 4-6.5mm width range for recording video phenomena. Used in professional consumer camcorders.
MiniDV Magnetic Videotape Cassette
Small form-factor MiniDV cassette featuring 6.35mm magnetic tape for digital video recording in professional camcorders. Meets HTS 8523.29.60.00 criteria as 'other' magnetic tape exceeding 4mm but ≤6.5mm width, for recording video phenomena. Despite digital signal, classified by magnetic media type.
Audio Cassette Tape 6mm Width
Compact audio cassette with 6mm magnetic tape for music and voice recording, standard consumer format. Classified HTS 8523.29.60.00 as other magnetic tape exceeding 4mm ≤6.5mm for sound phenomena recording, excluding Chapter 37 products.
MicroMV Digital Tape Cassette
Tiny MicroMV 6.35mm magnetic tape cassette for high-definition digital video in mini camcorders. HTS 8523.29.60.00 covers this as other magnetic tape in 4-6.5mm width range for video phenomena, despite small size and digital use.
EDBeta 6.35mm Editing Tape
Extended Definition Beta 6.35mm magnetic tape for professional nonlinear video editing systems. Fits HTS 8523.29.60.00 as other magnetic tape ≤6.5mm width for video recording. Broadcast studio component.
Metal Audio 8-Track Successor Tape
High-bias metal particle 6mm audio tape in modern compact cassette housing for superior sound fidelity. HTS 8523.29.60.00 classification for magnetic tapes 4-6.5mm width recording sound phenomena.
Digital8 Magnetic Upgrade Tape
Digital8 format 8mm magnetic tape compatible with Hi8 camcorders for digital video upgrade. Width 8mm qualifies under HTS 8523.29.60.00 as other magnetic tape for video phenomena recording.
6mm DAT Digital Audio Tape
Digital Audio Tape (DAT) cartridge with 6mm magnetic tape for professional audio mastering and backup. HTS 8523.29.60.00 applies to these other magnetic tapes in width range for sound recording.
HDCAM 6.35mm Digital Broadcast Tape
HDCAM high-definition 6.35mm magnetic tape for HDTV broadcast recording in professional Betacam systems. Classified HTS 8523.29.60.00 as magnetic tape ≤6.5mm for video phenomena.
Compact VHS-C 6mm Camcorder Tape
VHS-Compact (VHS-C) adapterless 6mm magnetic videotape cassette for compact camcorders. HTS 8523.29.60.00 for 4-6.5mm other magnetic tapes recording video.
Metal Evaporated 8mm Data Tape
ME 8mm metal evaporated magnetic tape for high-capacity data storage in SLR backup systems. Width 8mm under HTS 8523.29.60.00 for other magnetic recording media.
S-VHS Compact 6mm Video Tape
S-VHS Compact 6mm high-bandwidth magnetic tape for enhanced consumer camcorder video. HTS 8523.29.60.00 classification for specified width magnetic video media.
Data8 Magnetic Computer Backup Tape
8mm magnetic tape cartridge (Data8 format) for computer data backup and archiving, width 8mm with high-density metal particle coating. Falls under HTS 8523.29.60.00 as other magnetic tapes in specified width for recording digital data phenomena. Used in enterprise storage systems.
Professional Betacam 8mm Broadcast Tape
Betacam format 8mm magnetic videotape for professional broadcast video recording, featuring advanced metal tape formulation, width 8mm. HTS 8523.29.60.00 applies to these other magnetic tapes 4-6.5mm wide for phenomena recording. Used in television production.