One-Inch Type C Video Reel

Professional 1-inch Type C helical scan video tape reel exceeding 6.5 mm width, recorded with analog component video for broadcast archives. HTS 8523.29.70.20 covers these legacy video tape recordings.

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.

8523.29.10Same rate: 17.5%

If magnetic audio tape reels >6.5mm

Reel-to-reel audio classified separately from video.

8471.60.70Higher: 50% vs 17.5%

If input unit for automatic data processing

Tape drives classified as ADP input units, not media.

3919.10.20Higher: 40.8% vs 17.5%

If self-adhesive plastic tape base

Unrecorded plastic film without magnetic layer goes to plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure tape width precisely; 1-inch formats clearly exceed threshold

Declare archival/restoration use to support video content classification

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