1-inch Type C Helical Scan Videotape from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document helical scan format and 25.4mm tape width explicitly in commercial invoice for proper heading placement
• Obtain certificates confirming unrecorded status to prevent duty escalation under recorded media provisions
• Avoid common error of classifying with audio reels under 8523.29.20; emphasize video capability