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%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
• 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