Betacam SP Video Cassette Tape from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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