JVC Digital8 D8 Cassette

Digital8 (D8) cassette with 16mm-equivalent magnetic tape width for backward-compatible digital video recording in Sony/JVC camcorders. Meets HTS 8523.29.70.10 for narrow-width video cassettes, enabling digital overlay on Hi8 format. Ideal for upgrading analog collections to digital.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8523.21.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If formatted for computer data storage

Magnetic tapes designed for data processing rather than video phenomena classify under computer media.

8543.70.93.01Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If electrical machines for signal processing

If containing active electronic circuits beyond passive storage, may shift to electrical apparatus.

8523.29.90.00Same rate: 17.5%

If tapes exceeding 6.5mm but not video-specific

Other magnetic tapes not qualifying as video recordings go to residual 'other' categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm Digital8 specs match width limit; use calipers or OEM datasheets for customs documentation

Label clearly as 'video tape recordings' to distinguish from data backup tapes which may go to 8523.21

Beware of mixed shipments with wider formats causing entire lot reclassification