Betacam SP Video Cassette Tape from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
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)

Import Tips

Verify tape width exceeds 6.5mm and confirm magnetic media composition to avoid reclassification to narrower tape subheadings

Provide detailed specifications on recording capacity and phenomena (video/audio) for customs valuation and documentation