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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
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