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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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