U.S. imports of Recorded & Unrecorded Magnetic Media (Other), NESOI (HS 852329) totaled $8.0M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Recorded & Unrecorded Magnetic Media (Other), NESOI paid $803K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.06% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMagnetic tape and other magnetic recording media not elsewhere specified span a wide range of formats under this heading — from unrecorded tape stock (8523291000) to narrow-width audio cassettes (8523294010), video cassettes in the 4–6.5 mm range (8523295010), and wider broadcast-format tapes (8523297010 and 8523297020). Japan leads US imports under this heading, with France, Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom also supplying meaningful volumes, reflecting the continued use of professional magnetic tape in archival, broadcast, and data-backup applications. The heading's twelve 10-digit lines are differentiated primarily by tape width and whether the media is recorded or unrecorded, making precise physical measurement a prerequisite for correct classification. Importers of unrecorded tape stock should confirm whether the media is intended for sound, image, or data reproduction, as that distinction drives line selection.
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223 import shipments a month
Tape width is the primary differentiator across the tariff lines under 852329. The schedule distinguishes tapes of less than or equal to 4 mm, those between 4 mm and 6.5 mm, those greater than 6.5 mm but not exceeding 16 mm, and those wider than 6.5 mm generally. Importers should obtain certified width measurements from the manufacturer and retain them in the entry file to support classification in the event of a CBP inquiry.
Yes, particularly in professional and archival segments. Linear Tape-Open (LTO) and other high-capacity magnetic tape formats remain widely used for enterprise data backup and long-term archival storage due to their low cost per terabyte and longevity. Broadcast and film archives also continue to use professional magnetic tape formats. Japan and Germany are notable sources for these higher-specification tape products.
Subheading 5 of 8 in heading 8523
Subheading 852329 · $8.0M of $8.5B
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$8.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $104.7M of Recorded & Unrecorded Magnetic Media (Other), NESOI and exported $101.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Australia together supply 91% of it. Australia pays 11.0% duty; Canada 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
5.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.06% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8523291000 | Unrecorded Magnetic Media | $8.8M | 8.18% | 65.67% | $718K |
| 8523299000 | Recorded Magnetic Media, NESOI | $408K | 5.58% | 54.82% | $23K |
| 8523296000 | Magnetic Tape Recordings Gt 4mm & Lt= 6.5mm, NESOI | $280K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $35K |
| 8523294010 | Magnetic Tape Recordings Lt=4mm, Cassette, Audio | $235K | 0.32% | 14.79% | $764 |
| 8523298000 | Magnetic Tape Record Gt 6.5mm , NESOI | $202K | 11.24% | 100.00% | $23K |
| 8523292000 | Magnet Tapes Fr Reproducing Other Than Sound/Image | $54K | 5.82% | 88.30% | $3K |
| 8523293000 | Magnetic Tape Recordings Lt=4mm, News Sound Type | $6K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $565 |
| 8523294020 | Magnetic Tape Recordings, of A Width Lt=4mm, NESOI | $6K | 6.33% | 100.00% | $356 |
| 8523295020 | Magnetic Video Tape Recordings 4-6.5 Mm Wide NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 8523295010 | Magnetic Tape Video Cassette Recordings 4-6.5mm Wd | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 8523297010 | Magnetic Tape Record Gt 6.5mm But Lt= 16mm, Video | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 8523297020 | Video Tape Recordings Gt 6.5mm, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.