Video tape recordings
Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37: > Magnetic media: > Other: > Other: > Other magnetic tapes: > Of a width exceeding 6.5 mm: > Video tape recordings
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 8523.29.70
ED-Beta Video Cassette
Extended Definition Betamax cassette tape >6.5 mm magnetic, pre-recorded with high-quality video. HTS 8523.29.70 classification for video tapes.
HDCAM Digital Video Tape
HDCAM 1/2-inch professional digital videotape cassette exceeding 6.5 mm width, pre-recorded HD video for broadcast. Remains magnetic under 8523.29.70.
Video8 Analog Video Tape
Video8 8mm analog magnetic cassette tape >6.5 mm pre-recorded. HTS 8523.29.70 for consumer video tapes.
D2 Digital Video Cassette
D2 format 19mm digital videotape cassette pre-recorded for professional component video. Wide magnetic media under 8523.29.70.
MII Professional Video Tape
MII 1/2-inch metal oxide magnetic videotape >6.5 mm, pre-recorded pro video. HTS 8523.29.70 classification.
Betamax Video Cassette Tape
Pre-recorded Betamax format magnetic video tape with width exceeding 6.5 mm, containing analog video recordings of movies or TV shows. Classified under HTS 8523.29.70 as video tape recordings on magnetic media wider than 6.5 mm, distinct from audio tapes or unrecorded media.
Hi8 Camcorder Video Tape
Hi8 format 8mm magnetic video cassette tape exceeding 6.5 mm width, pre-recorded with high-resolution analog video from camcorder footage. Classified as video tape recordings under 8523.29.70 due to magnetic media and video phenomena.
Digital8 Pre-recorded Video Tape
Digital8 8mm magnetic tape cassette exceeding 6.5 mm width, digitally recorded video compatible with Hi8 camcorders. Remains under HTS 8523.29.70 as magnetic video tape recordings, not optical.
Broadcast DVCAM Video Tape
Professional DVCAM format magnetic videotape exceeding 6.5 mm width, pre-recorded for television broadcast standards. HTS 8523.29.70 covers these video tape recordings on qualifying magnetic media.
VHS-C Compact Video Tape
VHS-C compact cassette with magnetic video tape >6.5 mm width, pre-recorded for portable VCR use. Classified under 8523.29.70 as video tape recordings meeting width criteria.
1-inch Type C Video Tape
Professional 1-inch Type C helical scan videotape, 25.4 mm width magnetic media pre-recorded for studio use. Perfectly fits HTS 8523.29.70 video tape recordings.
VHS Video Home Tape
Standard VHS cassette with pre-recorded video content on 12.65 mm wide magnetic tape, used for home entertainment recordings of films and television programs. Fits HTS 8523.29.70 specifically for video tape recordings exceeding 6.5 mm width.
U-matic Professional Video Tape
U-matic 3/4-inch magnetic videotape cassette, width over 6.5 mm, pre-recorded for broadcast and professional video production use. HTS 8523.29.70 applies to such video tape recordings on wider magnetic media.
MiniDV Digital Video Cassette
MiniDV cassette tape with 6.35 mm width magnetic media pre-recorded with digital video, but classified in 8523.29.70 only if confirmed >6.5 mm variant exists for specialty use. Standard fits but notes specify video tapes.
Super VHS ET Video Tape
S-VHS ET extended tape cassette exceeding 6.5 mm, pre-recorded high-band video for enhanced resolution playback. HTS 8523.29.70 for such magnetic video recordings.