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Hi8 Digital8 Video Cassette

8mm Hi8 or Digital8 magnetic cassette for analog/digital hybrid video recording in Sony Handycam systems. This 'other' magnetic tape media captures video phenomena, unrecorded or with demo footage, under 8523.29.90.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8523.29.30Same rate: 17.5%

If 8mm motion picture film cassette

Specific provision for 8mm film excludes digital magnetic tapes.

8523.59.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If primarily for audio with video track

Audio-centric magnetic tapes fall under 8523.59, not video/other.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as video vs audio tape; test samples for magnetic properties if challenged

Common pitfall: misdeclaring as obsolete media leading to lower duties