8523.49.50.00/Unrecorded Blu-ray Discs (BD-R)/Japan

Unrecorded Blu-ray Discs (BD-R) from Japan

Blank rewritable Blu-ray discs designed for high-definition video and data storage, meeting optical media specifications for laser-readable data layers. These fall under HTS 8523.49.50.00 as unrecorded optical media other than CDs or DVDs. They are used for burning movies, backups, or large files with capacities up to 100GB per disc.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify discs meet optical media standards (e.g

• ISO 11649) and declare as unrecorded to avoid recorded media duties

• Provide certificates of origin for preferential tariff treatment; common pitfall is misclassifying as Chapter 37 photosensitive goods

• Label shipments clearly as 'unrecorded optical media' to prevent customs reclassification