Ritek Data BD-R Disc from China
OEM Blu-ray recordable disc for data center archiving of non-AV digital phenomena. Under HTS 8523.49.20.20 as other optical media. High-quality HTL recording for 25GB capacity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• OEM branding requires supplier affidavits confirming data-only specs
• Document recording strategy (HTL confirmed) for layer performance claims
• Volume shipments need stratified sampling plans for customs quality checks