Other
Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37: > Magnetic media: > Other: > Other: > Other magnetic tapes: > Of a width exceeding 6.5 mm: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 8523.29.80.00
2-inch Quadruplex Videotape Reel
Classic 2-inch (50.8mm) quadruplex magnetic videotape on open reel for early television broadcast recording of video phenomena. HTS 8523.29.80.00 covers these exceptionally wide magnetic tapes as 'other' media.
1-inch Type C Helical Scan Videotape
Professional 1-inch wide magnetic videotape in open reel format for Type C helical scan recording of broadcast video signals. HTS 8523.29.80.00 applies to these wider-than-6.5mm magnetic tapes designed for high-end video phenomena recording.
IMX Digital Component Videotape
Sony IMX format Betacam cassette with 1/2-inch wide magnetic tape for MPEG IMX component video recording exceeding 6.5mm width threshold. Classified HTS 8523.29.80.00 for professional other magnetic tapes recording video phenomena.
Betacam SP Video Cassette Tape
Professional Betacam SP cassette tape with magnetic media exceeding 6.5mm width for high-quality video recording used in broadcast television production. Classified under HTS 8523.29.80.00 as other magnetic tapes wider than 6.5mm, excluding audio-only cassettes and products of Chapter 37. These tapes record video phenomena with superior signal-to-noise ratio for professional editing.
DVCAM Digital Video Cassette
Sony DVCAM format cassette tape with 1/4-inch (6.35mm) magnetic tape exceeding 6.5mm width for digital video recording in professional production environments. Falls under HTS 8523.29.80.00 as other magnetic tapes suitable for recording video phenomena, distinct from consumer DV tapes.
HDCAM HDR Video Cassette
High-definition HDCAM cassette with large cassette format and magnetic tape exceeding 6.5mm for 1080p video recording in film production. Under HTS 8523.29.80.00 as other wide magnetic tapes for recording video phenomena, separate from consumer HD formats.
Digital Betacam SX Cassette Tape
Digital Betacam SX professional cassette using 1/2-inch magnetic tape wider than 6.5mm for compressed HD video workflows in post-production. HTS 8523.29.80.00 covers these as other magnetic tapes for video phenomena recording.
3/4-inch U-matic Videocassette
Legacy 3/4-inch U-matic magnetic cassette tape (19mm width) for standard definition video recording used in education and archival applications. HTS 8523.29.80.00 as other magnetic tapes exceeding 6.5mm designed for video phenomena.
One-inch Type B Broadcast Videotape
Professional 25.4mm Type B format open-reel magnetic videotape for component analog video recording in studio broadcast applications. Falls under HTS 8523.29.80.00 as wide magnetic tape for other phenomena recording.
MII Professional Videocassette
Panasonic MII format 1/2-inch metal particle magnetic cassette exceeding 6.5mm tape width for component video recording in professional ENG applications. HTS 8523.29.80.00 classification for other wide magnetic video tapes.