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Audio Cassette Tape 6mm Width from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Measure hub-to-hub tape path width, not just cassette dimensions

• Declare chrome/metal bias types in specs for accurate valuation

• Retail-packed vs bulk reels affect statistical suffixes