Unrecorded Holographic Optical Discs from Japan
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 — 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%
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