Unrecorded Blank Vinyl Disc from Germany
A blank 12-inch vinyl disc without any pre-grooved audio, intended for custom lathe cutting of sound recordings in recording studios. It qualifies under HTS 8523.80.10.00 as other media for the recording of sound, whether recorded or not.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming suitability for phonograph recording to distinguish from generic plastic discs
• Declare as 'unrecorded' explicitly; sampled testing may occur to verify no latent audio content