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8523.29.70.20 - Other 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitylin. m
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty3.3¢/lin. m
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, 8523.29.70.20, encompasses magnetic tape recordings specifically designed for video applications. These are distinct from other magnetic media by their primary purpose of capturing and reproducing visual content, typically with associated audio. The classification signifies magnetic tapes that are not exclusively for audio or other data recording phenomena, but are fundamentally intended for video playback.

While sibling categories may exist for magnetic tapes of different widths or in specific cassette formats, this designation is for video tapes that fall outside those narrower definitions. The crucial determining factor remains the intended use for video recording and reproduction.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification rests on identifying magnetic tapes whose primary function and physical characteristics align with video recording, distinguishing them from any residual categories or those defined by specific formats or dimensions not applicable here.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8523.29.70.20?
HTS code 8523.29.70.20 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 8523.29.70.20?
This classification covers Other. It is a subcategory of Video tape recordings (8523.29.70).
›What is the import duty rate for 8523.29.70.20?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8523.29.70.20 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 3.3¢/lin. m.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8523.29.70.20?
Imports under HTS 8523.29.70.20 are measured in lin. m.
Go up to 8523.29.70 · Go up to 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

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