Taiyo Yuden Data CD-R from China
Premium CD-R using patented organic dye for superior data retention of digital logs and measurements. HTS 8523.49.20.20 for high-quality other phenomena optical media. Known for low error rates in professional duplication.
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
• Premium dye certification supports higher declared values vs commodity CDs
• 74-minute vs 80-minute variants need separate line items for accuracy
• Professional packaging signals data use over consumer music intent