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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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