8523.29.20.00 - Magnetic tapes for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image

This HTS category, 8523.29.20.00, specifically covers magnetic tapes designed for recording or reproducing phenomena that are *not* sound or images. This is a crucial distinction, as magnetic tapes for audio or video recording are classified elsewhere. Examples include magnetic tapes used for data storage in specialized scientific instruments, industrial control systems, or for backup purposes where the primary function is not audio or visual reproduction. The emphasis is on the non-audio/visual nature of the recorded phenomena.

While other categories within "Magnetic media: Other: Other" may also deal with magnetic tapes, this particular heading is reserved for those with a specific technical application beyond common audio-visual recording. It is important to differentiate these from broader data storage tapes that might fall under a more general "Other" subcategory if they do not exclusively record phenomena other than sound or image.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 8523.29.20.00. Classification at this level requires careful consideration of the intended use and recording medium of the magnetic tape. If the tape is primarily designed to store or reproduce scientific readings, diagnostic data, or other non-audio/visual information, it would fall here, provided it meets the magnetic media criteria.