Sound recordings, combination sound and visual recordings, and magnetic recordings; video discs, video tapes and similar articles
Articles determined to be visual or auditory materials in accordance with U.S. note 1 of this subchapter: > Sound recordings, combination sound and visual recordings, and magnetic recordings; video discs, video tapes and similar articles
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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
Products classified under HTS 9817.00.46.00
DVD of 'The Godfather' Trilogy
A 3-disc DVD set containing the complete 'The Godfather' film trilogy with audio tracks and visual content. Classified under HTS 9817.00.46.00 as a combination sound and visual recording on optical disc media. This meets U.S. note 1 criteria for visual or auditory materials as it provides both synchronized audio and video content.
Blu-ray Disc of 'Inception'
High-definition Blu-ray disc featuring Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' with HD video and multi-channel Dolby audio. Falls under HTS 9817.00.46.00 as a video disc containing combination sound and visual recordings. Recognized as auditory/visual material per chapter provisions.
Music CD Album 'Abbey Road' by The Beatles
Compact disc containing the complete 'Abbey Road' album by The Beatles with stereo audio recordings. Classified under HTS 9817.00.46.00 as sound recordings on optical media. Meets U.S. note 1 definition for auditory materials.
VHS Video Tape of 'Star Wars Episode IV'
VHS videotape cassette containing the original 'Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope' with analog video and audio. Qualifies under HTS 9817.00.46.00 as video tapes and similar articles with combined recordings. Recognized as visual/auditory material.
Audio Cassette Tape 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson
Compact audio cassette containing Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' album with analog stereo sound recordings. Falls under HTS 9817.00.46.00 as magnetic sound recordings. Meets criteria for auditory materials per U.S. note 1.
4K UHD Blu-ray of 'Avengers Endgame'
Ultra High Definition 4K Blu-ray disc of 'Avengers: Endgame' featuring HDR video and Dolby Atmos audio. Classified under HTS 9817.00.46.00 as advanced video discs with combination recordings. Qualifies as visual/auditory materials.
Classical Music Vinyl LP 'Beethoven Symphony No. 9'
180-gram audiophile vinyl LP record of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 with high-fidelity analog audio grooves. Under HTS 9817.00.46.00 as sound recordings on disc media. Recognized as premium auditory material.
Documentary DVD Set 'Ken Burns Civil War'
9-disc DVD collection of Ken Burns' 'The Civil War' documentary series with narration, interviews, and historical footage. HTS 9817.00.46.00 for combination sound/visual recordings. Educational auditory/visual materials.
Jazz CD Box Set 'Miles Davis Complete Columbia Recordings'
14-CD box set containing Miles Davis' complete Columbia recordings spanning 20 years of jazz history. Classified HTS 9817.00.46.00 as extensive sound recordings collection. Premium auditory materials.
Opera DVD 'Puccini Tosca Complete Performance'
Full-length DVD recording of Puccini's 'Tosca' opera from La Scala with orchestral audio and staged video. HTS 9817.00.46.00 combination sound/visual recording. Performing arts auditory/visual material.
Digital Audio Tape (DAT) Classical Compilation
Professional Digital Audio Tape (DAT) containing high-resolution classical music compilation for studio use. Under HTS 9817.00.46.00 as magnetic sound recordings. Professional auditory materials.
Video CD (VCD) Foreign Film Collection
5-disc Video CD set of classic foreign films compressed for MPEG-1 video/audio format. HTS 9817.00.46.00 video discs with combination recordings. International visual/auditory materials.
SACD Hybrid Audio Disc 'Pink Floyd Dark Side'
Super Audio CD hybrid disc of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' with DSD and CD stereo layers. Classified HTS 9817.00.46.00 advanced sound recordings. High-resolution auditory materials.
Betamax Video Tape 'Classic Horror Collection'
Betamax videotape collection of 1980s horror films in original analog Beta format. HTS 9817.00.46.00 video tapes and similar articles. Vintage visual/auditory materials.
MiniDisc Audio Album 'Radiohead OK Computer'
ATRAC compressed MiniDisc containing Radiohead's 'OK Computer' album for portable playback. Under HTS 9817.00.46.00 magneto-optical sound recordings. Digital portable auditory materials.