DVCAM Digital Video Cassette

DVCAM format digital video cassette with magnetic tape over 6.5 mm wide, containing recorded professional video footage for editing and archiving. Fits HTS 8523.29.70.20 as other video tape recordings beyond standard consumer VHS.

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.

8523.29.70.10Same rate: 17.5%

If specifically VHS video tape recordings

VHS has dedicated statistical reporting number separate from 'other' video tapes.

8525Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If still image video camera recorder

Certain recorded camera media classified with transmission apparatus.

8549.11Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If spent/defective magnetic tapes

Waste or unusable spent media falls under electrical waste heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include technical specs confirming tape width and video content in commercial invoice

Label clearly as 'recorded video tape' to distinguish from unrecorded media

Avoid misdeclaration as audio tape which falls under different statistical suffix

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