Unrecorded DVD-R Discs
Blank DVD-R discs for single-sided, write-once video and data storage using organic dye technology for laser recording. Classified under HTS 8523.41 as unrecorded optical media for sound or phenomena recording. They utilize a 120mm polycarbonate disc with a 4.7GB capacity standard.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-recorded with content
Any optical media bearing recorded sound or data shifts to 8523.49, excluding unrecorded status.
If packaged as smart cards with flash memory
Devices meeting 'smart card' definition in chapter note (b) with embedded ICs classify separately from optical discs.
If spent or waste optical media
Unusable broken or worn discs qualify as spent under subheadings 8549.11-19 per subheading note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Ensure certificates of conformity for RoHS compliance; declare exact capacity and type (e.g
ā¢ DVD-R vs DVD+R); beware of misdeclaration as recorded media leading to higher duties
Related Products under HTS 8523.41.00.00
Unrecorded Blu-ray Discs (BD-R)
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.
Unrecorded CD-R Discs
Standard 120mm blank CD-R discs with 700MB capacity for audio, music, or data burning via cyanine dye layer. These are unrecorded optical media under HTS 8523.41, designed for laser recording of sound or other phenomena on polycarbonate substrate.
Unrecorded DVD+R DL Dual Layer Discs
Blank dual-layer DVD+R discs offering 8.5GB capacity for high-volume data or video recording using dual dye layers. HTS 8523.41 covers these as unrecorded optical media with laser-writable polycarbonate construction for phenomena recording.
Unrecorded Mini DVD-R Discs (8cm)
80mm blank mini DVD-R discs with 1.46GB capacity for portable video recording in camcorders and players. These unrecorded optical discs qualify under HTS 8523.41 for their laser-recordable structure excluding Chapter 37 film products.
Unrecorded BD-RE Blu-ray Rewritable Discs
Rewritable Blu-ray BD-RE discs allowing multiple data rewrites up to 25GB per layer in unrecorded form. Classified in HTS 8523.41 as optical media for sound recording, featuring phase-change recording layer on polycarbonate.
Unrecorded CD-RW Rewritable Discs
Blank CD-RW discs for 700MB rewritable audio/data storage using phase-change alloy technology. HTS 8523.41 includes these unrecorded optical media designed for repeated laser-based phenomenon recording.