Unrecorded Blu-ray Discs (BD-R) from Japan

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 — Japan → 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 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