High-Density Optical Discs for Enterprise Storage from China
Unrecorded high-density optical discs for robotic library systems in data centers. HTS 8523.49.50.00 for specialized other optical media. Designed for write-once-read-many enterprise applications.
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
• End-use statements for commercial data storage qualify for industrial tariffs
• Heavy-duty cartridges increase weight—accurate dimensions required
• Avoid consumer packaging to maintain 'other media' status