Hi8 Camcorder Video Tape from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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