MiniDV Magnetic Videotape Cassette from Germany
Small form-factor MiniDV cassette featuring 6.35mm magnetic tape for digital video recording in professional camcorders. Meets HTS 8523.29.60.00 criteria as 'other' magnetic tape exceeding 4mm but ≤6.5mm width, for recording video phenomena. Despite digital signal, classified by magnetic media type.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document digital format specs but emphasize magnetic tape construction to prevent reclassification as optical media
• Test tape width compliance; even slight variations can shift to adjacent width subheadings
• For bulk imports, provide reel-to-cassette assembly details to confirm 'other' status vs. raw tape