8523.29.50.10 - In cassettes

This HTS category, 8523.29.50.10, specifically covers magnetic tape recordings contained within cassettes. This includes a broad range of cassette formats utilized for recording and reproducing sound, video, or other data phenomena. The defining characteristic is the magnetic tape housed within a protective cassette casing, facilitating easy handling and playback in compatible devices.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 8523.29.50.20, which is designated for "Other" magnetic tape recordings not presented in a cassette format. Therefore, the critical distinction lies in the physical presentation of the magnetic tape; if it is enclosed within a cassette, it falls under this specific code.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subcategories. Classification is determined solely by the presence of magnetic tape recorded with sound or other phenomena, and its packaging within a cassette. Examples include audio cassettes, video cassettes (such as VHS or Hi8, though less common now), and data cassettes where the primary recording medium is magnetic tape within a cassette housing.