8mm Video Cassette Tape from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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