MiniDV Magnetic Videotape Cassette from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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