Digital8 Pre-recorded Video Tape from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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