Panasonic Video8 Cassette

Standard Video8 magnetic cassette tape, width not exceeding 16 mm, for original 8mm camcorder video recording. Precisely fits HTS 8523.29.70.10 as cassette-encased video media excluding Chapter 37 products. Popular for compact home video capture in the 1980s-90s.

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.

8523.80Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If optical disc equivalents

Video8 content migrated to recordable CDs/DVDs uses optical rather than magnetic technology.

8523.49.20Same rate: 17.5%

If solid-state flash cards for video

Modern flash memory cards for video storage are non-volatile semiconductor media.

3907.99Lower: 16.5% vs 17.5%

If imported as raw magnetic tape material

Uncut rolls of magnetic tape base without cassette assembly are plastics in primary form.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide evidence of video-specific helical track recording to differentiate from linear audio tapes

For bulk imports, ensure uniform cassette sizing to avoid sampling discrepancies at customs