Human Rights Video Testimonies Collection

Curated DVD collection of personal testimonies and educational videos on universal human rights. Imported by State Department under 9808.00.2000 for Exchange Act programs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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8523.49.20Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If general commercial documentaries

Retail video content uses standard optical media classification.

9804.00.35Same rate: 10%

If personal effects for 1-year use

Short-term personal imports have different temporary provisions.

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