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MiniDV Digital Video Cassette from Japan

MiniDV cassette tape with 6.35 mm width magnetic media pre-recorded with digital video, but classified in 8523.29.70 only if confirmed >6.5 mm variant exists for specialty use. Standard fits but notes specify video tapes.

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

Measure exact tape width; MiniDV borderline cases need caliper verification

Digital content must prove video-dominant over data