Digital8 Pre-recorded Video Tape from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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

Digital8 Pre-recorded Video Tape from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8523.29.70