Recordable Optical Discs for Medical Imaging
Blank optical discs certified for DICOM medical image storage and HIPAA compliance. Classified HTS 8523.49.50.00 as other optical media for healthcare applications. Used in hospitals for patient record archiving.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If integral to medical imaging instruments
Media embedded in medical devices classifies with instruments.
If USB media for medical workstations
Solid-state alternatives use different media heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Include DICOM conformance certificates; medical end-use may affect FDA oversight
ā¢ Tamper-evident packaging required for healthcare imports
ā¢ Declare regulatory status to avoid biotech chapter confusion
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Recordable DVD-RW Discs (4.7GB)
Rewritable DVD discs for data, video, or audio recording, featuring phase-change recording layer for multiple rewrites. Classified under HTS 8523.49.50.00 as other unrecorded optical media excluding standard CDs/DVDs. Ideal for archival backups or video editing workflows.
M-DISC Archival Grade Blu-ray Discs
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.
Unrecorded Holographic Optical Discs
Advanced optical media using holographic storage for petabyte-scale data density, unrecorded for user writing. Under HTS 8523.49.50.00 as other optical media beyond traditional formats. Primarily for research and enterprise data centers.
Recordable Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs (100GB)
Triple-layer unrecorded UHD Blu-ray discs for 4K video recording and high-capacity storage. Classified in HTS 8523.49.50.00 as other optical media. Supports professional video production and home archiving.
Professional Grade DVD+R DL Discs (8.5GB)
Dual-layer recordable DVD+R discs for extended data storage in professional duplication systems. HTS 8523.49.50.00 covers these as other optical media. Used in CD/DVD production houses for mastering.