Data8 Magnetic Computer Backup Tape from Japan
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 — 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
• 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