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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8523.49.40.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If containing video or other phenomena alongside sound

Media reproducing both sound and video falls under 'other' optical media in 8523.49.40, not sound-only.

8523.59.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If using magnetic tape instead of optical disc

Magnetic sound media like cassettes classify under 8523.59.30, differentiated by recording technology from optical.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 17.5%

If unrecorded blank discs imported in bulk packaging

Blank optical discs without sound recording may classify as plastic articles if not meeting media-specific criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the disc contains only audio content (no video/data) via content inspection to confirm 8523.49.30.00 classification

• Include commercial invoices specifying 'optical media for sound reproduction only' and track count to avoid reclassification as data discs