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8523.29.30.00 - News sound recordings relating to current events 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of DutyFree
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This classification pertains to magnetic tapes specifically designed for the recording of sound, where the tape's width does not exceed 4 millimeters. This includes both blank tapes intended for recording and tapes already containing recorded sound. The key defining characteristics are the magnetic recording medium, the physical format of a tape, and a maximum width of 4 mm.

Within the broader category of "Other magnetic tapes," this subcategory is distinguished from its sibling, 8523.29.40, which covers magnetic tapes of a width exceeding 4 mm. Therefore, the critical differentiator for this specific HTS code is the precise dimensional constraint of the tape.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 8523.29.30.00 is final based on the criteria of magnetic tape, sound recording purpose, and a width not exceeding 4 mm. Examples would include standard compact cassette tapes and microcassette tapes, provided they meet the width requirement and are intended for sound recording.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8523.29.30.00?
HTS code 8523.29.30.00 covers News sound recordings relating to current events under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.
›What products are classified under 8523.29.30.00?
This classification covers News sound recordings relating to current events. It is a subcategory of Of a width not exceeding 4 mm:.
›What is the import duty rate for 8523.29.30.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8523.29.30.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is Free.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8523.29.30.00?
Imports under HTS 8523.29.30.00 are measured in No..
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