8mm Video Cassette Tape from China
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.
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
• Verify tape width precisely measures between 4mm and 6.5mm using calipers to confirm subheading 8523.29.60.00 classification
• Provide detailed technical specs including magnetic coating type and base material in entry documentation to avoid misclassification as wider tapes
• Check for any pre-recorded content; unrecorded tapes qualify, but recorded ones may require additional declaration of phenomena recorded