Unrecorded DVD-R Discs from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure certificates of conformity for RoHS compliance; declare exact capacity and type (e.g
• DVD-R vs DVD+R); beware of misdeclaration as recorded media leading to higher duties