Sony DCR-HC32 MiniDV Cassette from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify tape formulation meets magnetic media definition and is not optical; declare if pre-recorded to avoid misclassification as Chapter 37 goods
• Include manufacturer specs confirming digital video capacity; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian-origin tapes