Hi8 Camcorder Video Tape from Japan
Hi8 format 8mm magnetic video cassette tape exceeding 6.5 mm width, pre-recorded with high-resolution analog video from camcorder footage. Classified as video tape recordings under 8523.29.70 due to magnetic media and video phenomena.
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
• Test tape for video signal presence; purely digital conversions may shift classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that resembles unrecorded stock; declare as pre-recorded
• Watch for reclassification if tape includes digital timecode exceeding analog limits