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

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Unrecorded Blu-ray Discs (BD-R) from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8523.49.50.00