For reproducing representations of instructions, data, sound, and image, recorded in a machine readable binary form, and capable of being manipulated or providing interactivity to a user, by means of an automatic data processing machine; proprietary format recorded discs
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: > Other: > For reproducing representations of instructions, data, sound, and image, recorded in a machine readable binary form, and capable of being manipulated or providing interactivity to a user, by means of an automatic data processing machine; proprietary format recorded discs
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 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 8523.49.40.00
Adobe Photoshop Installation Disc
Optical disc containing proprietary binary software for Adobe Photoshop, an image editing program that displays instructions, data, sound, and images on a computer screen. It enables user interactivity through editing tools and menus manipulated via an automatic data processing machine. Classified under 8523.49.40.00 as a proprietary format recorded disc for reproducing interactive representations.
Microsoft Office Professional DVD
DVD with proprietary format recording of Microsoft Office suite software, reproducing data, spreadsheets, documents, and instructional interfaces interactively via computer. Users manipulate content through an ADP machine's processing capabilities. Meets 8523.49.40.00 for interactive machine-readable binary representations.
AutoCAD Engineering Software Disc
Proprietary optical disc for AutoCAD software, recording binary data for engineering drawings, 3D models, and interactive instructions manipulated by CAD workstations (ADP machines). Reproduces representations of data, images, and tool interfaces for user interactivity. Fits 8523.49.40.00 criteria precisely.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite CD
CD-ROM with proprietary binary recording of CorelDRAW software for vector graphics, reproducing interactive image editing interfaces, data visualizations, and tutorials via computer systems. Enables manipulation of design elements through ADP machine processing. Classified in 8523.49.40.00 for proprietary interactive discs.
Enterprise Resource Planning Software DVD
Proprietary DVD for ERP systems like SAP, recording machine-readable binary data for business instructions, financial data, reports, and interactive dashboards manipulated via enterprise servers (ADP machines). Reproduces sound, images, and data representations interactively. Under 8523.49.40.00 for corporate software media.
Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing Disc
Optical disc with proprietary Adobe Premiere Pro software for video editing, reproducing timelines, audio waveforms, video frames, and interactive editing tools via workstation computers. Binary format enables data manipulation and user interactivity through ADP machines. 8523.49.40.00 applicable.
MATLAB Scientific Computing CD
Proprietary CD recording MATLAB software for numerical computing, reproducing mathematical data visualizations, algorithms, and interactive toolboxes manipulated by scientific workstations. Features machine-readable binary form for ADP interactivity with sound/image outputs. Classifies under 8523.49.40.00.
QuickBooks Accounting Software Disc
Disc with proprietary QuickBooks binary code for accounting, displaying ledgers, reports, charts, and interactive financial interfaces via business computers. Enables data entry and manipulation through ADP machine capabilities. 8523.49.40.00 for proprietary interactive discs.
SolidWorks 3D CAD DVD
Proprietary DVD for SolidWorks CAD software, recording interactive 3D models, assembly instructions, simulations with sound/image outputs manipulated via engineering ADP machines. Binary format meets machine-readable interactivity requirements of 8523.49.40.00.
VMware Virtualization Software Disc
Optical disc containing VMware proprietary binary for virtual machines, reproducing OS interfaces, server data, and interactive management consoles via host computers. Supports ADP machine manipulation of virtual environments. 8523.49.40.00 classification.