HTS 8523.29.40.10: US import duty from China
Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, Magnetic media, Other, Other, Other magnetic tapes, Of a width not exceeding <il>4 mm:</il>, Other, Sound recordings on cassette tapes. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 7.5% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 7.5% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $750.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $10,797.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8523.29.40.10 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8523.29.40.10 (Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, Magnetic media, Other, Other, Other magnetic tapes, Of a width not exceeding <il>4 mm:</il>, Other, Sound recordings on cassette tapes) have a duty of 7.5% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8523.29.40.10 cover?
Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, Magnetic media, Other, Other, Other magnetic tapes, Of a width not exceeding <il>4 mm:</il>, Other, Sound recordings on cassette tapes. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8523.29.40.10 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $10,797, about 8% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8523
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- 8523.29.10.00Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, Magnetic media, Other, Unrecorded magnetic media
- 8523.29.20.00Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, Magnetic media, Other, Other, Magnetic tapes for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image
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- 8523.29.40.20Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, Magnetic media, Other, Other, Other magnetic tapes, Of a width not exceeding <il>4 mm:</il>, Other, Other
- 8523.29.50.10Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, Magnetic media, Other, Other, Other magnetic tapes, Of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm, Video tape recordings, In cassettes
- 8523.29.50.20Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, Magnetic media, Other, Other, Other magnetic tapes, Of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm, Video tape recordings, Other
- 8523.29.60.00Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37, Magnetic media, Other, Other, Other magnetic tapes, Of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm, Other
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.