Digital8 Pre-recorded Video Tape

Digital8 8mm magnetic tape cassette exceeding 6.5 mm width, digitally recorded video compatible with Hi8 camcorders. Remains under HTS 8523.29.70 as magnetic video tape recordings, not optical.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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

8523.49.20Same rate: 17.5%

If narrower digital magnetic tape

Width ≤6.5 mm moves to different video tape subheading.

8523Same rate: 17.5%

If unrecorded optical media

Blank discs or similar non-magnetic shift classification.

8543.70.93Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If other electrical machines' media

Specialized processing equipment media per U.S. note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish digital signal on magnetic tape from solid-state; test with analog/digital reader

• Declare digital format explicitly to avoid optical media confusion

• Ensure no integrated circuits qualify as smart cards per chapter note