U-matic Broadcast Video Tape
Legacy U-matic 3/4-inch magnetic videotape cassette used in broadcast and post-production. Remains under 8523.29.90 as other magnetic video recording media.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If audio master tape
Magnetic sound recording tapes, even large format, go to 8523.49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Archive-grade tapes need humidity control declarations; obsolete status may trigger special handling
• Differentiate from data tapes
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