Unrecorded Blu-ray Discs (BD-R) from Germany
Blank Blu-ray discs designed for high-definition video and data recording, featuring a recordable dye layer on a polycarbonate substrate. These optical media fall under HTS 8523.41 as unrecorded discs capable of storing sound or other phenomena through laser-based writing. They meet the optical media definition in heading 8523, excluding Chapter 37 products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify discs are truly unrecorded (no data written) to avoid reclassification; include manufacturer specs confirming optical media specs; check for country-of-origin marking requirements on packaging