Unrecorded Holographic Optical Discs from Canada
Advanced optical media using holographic storage for petabyte-scale data density, unrecorded for user writing. Under HTS 8523.49.50.00 as other optical media beyond traditional formats. Primarily for research and enterprise data centers.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Provide technical datasheets proving holographic layer; specialty item prone to review
• Low volume imports may qualify for informal entry; declare R&D end-use if applicable
• Avoid generic 'optical disc' description to prevent down-classification