Data8 Magnetic Computer Backup Tape from China

8mm magnetic tape cartridge (Data8 format) for computer data backup and archiving, width 8mm with high-density metal particle coating. Falls under HTS 8523.29.60.00 as other magnetic tapes in specified width for recording digital data phenomena. Used in enterprise storage systems.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Classify based on physical magnetic tape specs, not data format—include density and coercivity values

For OEM bulk packs, distinguish from retail put-up to avoid parts classification