M-DISC Archival Grade Blu-ray Discs from Japan
High-durability unrecorded Blu-ray M-DISCs with inorganic recording layer for 1000-year archival life. Fits HTS 8523.49.50.00 as specialized other optical media for permanent data preservation. Used in professional archiving for photos, videos, and documents.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include M-DISC certification from manufacturers like Millenniata for valuation
• Declare archival specs separately; common issue is reclassification as consumer media
• Ship in protective cases to prevent damage claims at entry