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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8523.29.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If width not exceeding 4 mm audio tape

Narrower compact audio cassettes use lower width subheading.

8519Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If sound recorder parts

Empty cassettes designed as machine replaceable parts.

3923.21.00Higher: 38% vs 17.5%

If over 94% PET plastic construction

High-plastic content non-magnetic cassettes as plastic articles.

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