Sony DCR-HC32 MiniDV Cassette from Japan
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 — 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 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