For reproducing sound only
Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37: > Optical media: > Other: > For reproducing sound only
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 8523.49.30.00
Choral Performance Audio CD
Recorded optical disc featuring live choral recordings for hi-fi playback. Classifies in HTS 8523.49.30.00 as dedicated sound reproduction media.
Field Recording Audio CD
Custom-recorded optical disc capturing ambient/nature sounds for professional use. Sound-only media under HTS 8523.49.30.00.
Recorded Sound Effects CD
Optical disc containing professional sound effects libraries for audio production use. HTS 8523.49.30.00 as recorded optical media for sound reproduction only.
Language Learning Audio CD
Recorded 12cm optical disc with spoken lessons and pronunciation exercises for language study. Fits 8523.49.30.00 as sound-only optical reproduction media.
Podcast Compilation Audio CD
Pressed optical disc compiling spoken-word podcast episodes for CD playback. HTS 8523.49.30.00 for recorded sound-only optical media.
Audiobook CD Set Master
Glass master disc used to produce audiobook CD sets, containing sound reproduction data. Classifies under HTS 8523.49.30.00 per heading inclusion of matrices/masters for sound discs.
Karaoke Audio CD-G (Audio Only)
Optical disc with instrumental tracks and vocal guidance tones, no graphics/video layer. 8523.49.30.00 as sound reproduction media despite karaoke function.
Blank Audio CD-RW Rewritable Disc
Erasable 12cm optical disc designed for repeated audio recording/playback. HTS 8523.49.30.00 for rewritable sound-only optical media.
Recorded Audio CD Album
A standard 12cm optical disc containing digitally recorded music tracks for playback on CD players and compatible devices. This falls under HTS 8523.49.30.00 as an optical medium specifically for reproducing sound only, meeting the definition of recorded optical media excluding Chapter 37 products.
Blank Recordable CD-R for Audio
A writable 12cm optical disc optimized for audio recording with audio-specific mastering capabilities. Classified under HTS 8523.49.30.00 as unrecorded optical media intended solely for sound reproduction.
Music DVD-Audio Disc
A high-resolution 12cm optical disc formatted exclusively for multichannel audio playback without video content. Fits HTS 8523.49.30.00 as optical media for sound reproduction only, despite DVD form factor.
Super Audio CD (SACD)
A hybrid 12cm optical disc using DSD format for superior sound quality, recorded for audio-only playback. Covered by HTS 8523.49.30.00 as specialized optical media for sound reproduction.
Unrecorded MiniDisc for Audio
A 6.8cm magneto-optical disc blank designed exclusively for digital audio recording and playback. HTS 8523.49.30.00 applies as optical (laser-readable) media for sound only.
Recorded Classical Music CD
A pressed 12cm optical disc with orchestral recordings for standard CD audio players. Precisely matches HTS 8523.49.30.00 for recorded optical media reproducing sound only.
Blank High-Density Audio Blu-ray Disc
A 12cm optical Blu-ray disc formatted for lossless audio recording only, without video capacity. Classifies under HTS 8523.49.30.00 as advanced optical sound media.