DVCAM Digital Video Cassette from China
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.
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
• Include technical datasheets proving tape width and digital recording specs to support 8523.29.80.00 classification
• Label clearly as professional video media to distinguish from consumer formats requiring different documentation