Sony DCR-HC32 MiniDV Cassette
A compact MiniDV videocassette designed for recording digital video in consumer camcorders. It uses magnetic tape coated with metal particles for high-density digital data storage, falling under HTS 8523.29.90 as 'other' magnetic media not specified elsewhere. These cassettes are unrecorded or pre-recorded with video content but exclude photographic film products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If solid-state flash memory card
Solid-state non-volatile storage devices like flash cards fall under 8523.80 per chapter note (a), not magnetic media.
If audio-only cassette tape
Magnetic tapes for sound recording are specifically covered under 8523.49, while video tapes go to 'other'.
If plastic cassette housing imported separately
Empty plastic housings without magnetic tape are plastic articles, not recording media.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify tape formulation meets magnetic media definition and is not optical; declare if pre-recorded to avoid misclassification as Chapter 37 goods
ā¢ Include manufacturer specs confirming digital video capacity; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian-origin tapes
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