8523.29.60.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 8523.29.60.00, designates "Other" magnetic tapes of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm. This category serves as a residual for magnetic tapes that meet the specified width criteria but do not fall into more specific subcategories, such as those solely for video recording. The primary distinguishing factor is the tape's physical width, which is precisely defined to differentiate it from narrower or wider magnetic tape formats.

Unlike the sibling category 8523.29.50, which specifically covers video tape recordings, this category is for magnetic tapes that are not primarily intended or manufactured for the recording of video signals. This can include magnetic tapes used for audio recording, data storage, or other specialized recording purposes, provided they adhere to the 4 mm to 6.5 mm width specification. The "Other" designation emphasizes that classification here is based on the absence of specific defining characteristics that would place it in a more granular subcategory.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the practical application of this code relies heavily on accurately measuring the tape's width and confirming its magnetic recording medium while ensuring it does not meet the specific criteria for video tape. The key classification criteria remain the physical dimensions of the tape and its magnetic recording function, excluding any explicit designation for video content.