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DVCAM Digital Video Cassette from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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