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8523.29.60.00 - Other 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitym2
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty86.1¢/m2 of recording surface
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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8523.29.60.00?
HTS code 8523.29.60.00 covers Other 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 8523.29.60.00?
This classification covers Other. It is a subcategory of Of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm:.
›What is the import duty rate for 8523.29.60.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8523.29.60.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 86.1¢/m2 of recording surface.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8523.29.60.00?
Imports under HTS 8523.29.60.00 are measured in m2.

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