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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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