8523.49.20.20 - Other
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No., m2 |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 86.1¢/m2 of recording surface |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This category encompasses optical media, such as discs, specifically designed for the recording and reproduction of phenomena other than audio or visual information. This includes, but is not limited to, media used for data storage, scientific recordings, or other non-sound and non-image phenomena. The key distinguishing feature is the intended use for recording and playback of data or other recorded phenomena that are not primarily sound or image.
This classification should be distinguished from its sibling category, 8523.49.20.10, which is reserved for prepackaged software for automatic data processing machines sold at retail. The "Other" designation here implies that the media is not solely for the purpose of distributing retail software, but rather for a broader range of data recording and reproduction functionalities.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this specific HTS code. Therefore, classification within 8523.49.20.20 is determined by the optical media's function of recording and reproducing phenomena *other than sound or image*, and its exclusion from categories specifically designated for retail software or products of Chapter 37 (photographic and cinematographic goods). Careful consideration of the media's primary purpose and the nature of the recorded phenomena is crucial for accurate classification.