Unrecorded Blu-ray Discs (BD-R) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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