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DVD of 'The Godfather' Trilogy from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify content qualifies as 'visual or auditory materials' under U.S. note 1; provide documentation proving combined sound/video elements

• Ensure proper labeling of region coding and content ratings

• Avoid misclassification as general data discs