Recorded Audio CD Album from China
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.
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
• 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