Blank Optical Discs for Data Archiving (50-pack Spindle) from China
50-pack spindle of unrecorded optical discs optimized for long-term data retention with gold reflective layer. Under HTS 8523.49.50.00 as other unrecorded optical media. Common in office and library archiving.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Packaging (spindle vs jewel case) impacts classification; declare quantity per pack
• Gold layer adds value—itemized invoices prevent undervaluation
• Comply with RoHS for electronics media imports