Recordable Optical Discs for Medical Imaging from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include DICOM conformance certificates; medical end-use may affect FDA oversight
• Tamper-evident packaging required for healthcare imports
• Declare regulatory status to avoid biotech chapter confusion