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U.S. imports of recorded & unrecorded magnetic media (other), nesoi (HS 852329) totaled $16.8M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Recorded & Unrecorded Magnetic Media (Other), NESOI paid $1.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $15.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Recorded & Unrecorded Magnetic Media (Other), NESOI imports of $16.8M in April 2026 ran 115% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.8M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8523291000 | UNRECORDED MAGNETIC MEDIA | $15.9M | 10.00% | $1.5M |
| 8523296000 | MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS GT 4MM & LT= 6.5MM, NESOI | $336K | 9.23% | $11K |
| 8523298000 | MAGNETIC TAPE RECORD GT 6.5MM , NESOI | $214K | 10.00% | $21K |
| 8523299000 | RECORDED MAGNETIC MEDIA, NESOI | $202K | 9.91% | $7K |
| 8523294020 | MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS, OF A WIDTH LT=4MM, NESOI | $38K | -- | -- |
| 8523294010 | MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS LT=4MM, CASSETTE, AUDIO | $37K | 0.00% | -- |
| 8523292000 | MAGNET TAPES FR REPRODUCING OTHER THAN SOUND/IMAGE | $14K | 10.01% | $850 |
| 8523295010 | MAGNETIC TAPE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDINGS 4-6.5MM WD | $3K | -- | -- |
| 8523295020 | MAGNETIC VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS 4-6.5 MM WIDE NESOI | $2K | -- | -- |
| 8523297020 | VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS GT 6.5MM, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
| 8523293000 | MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS LT=4MM, NEWS SOUND TYPE | $0 | -- | -- |
UNRECORDED MAGNETIC MEDIA
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS GT 4MM & LT= 6.5MM, NESOI
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORD GT 6.5MM , NESOI
RECORDED MAGNETIC MEDIA, NESOI
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS, OF A WIDTH LT=4MM, NESOI
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS LT=4MM, CASSETTE, AUDIO
MAGNET TAPES FR REPRODUCING OTHER THAN SOUND/IMAGE
MAGNETIC TAPE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDINGS 4-6.5MM WD
MAGNETIC VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS 4-6.5 MM WIDE NESOI
VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS GT 6.5MM, NESOI
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS LT=4MM, NEWS SOUND TYPE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8523291000 | UNRECORDED MAGNETIC MEDIA | $2.4M |
| 8523299000 | RECORDED MAGNETIC MEDIA, NESOI | $1.7M |
| 8523292000 | MAGNET TAPES FR REPRODUCING OTHER THAN SOUND/IMAGE | $119K |
| 8523294010 | MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS LT=4MM, CASSETTE, AUDIO | $81K |
| 8523294020 | MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS, OF A WIDTH LT=4MM, NESOI | $60K |
| 8523296000 | MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS GT 4MM & LT= 6.5MM, NESOI | $46K |
| 8523297020 | VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS GT 6.5MM, NESOI | $8K |
| 8523297010 | MAGNETIC TAPE RECORD GT 6.5MM BUT LT= 16MM, VIDEO | $8K |
| 8523295020 | MAGNETIC VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS 4-6.5 MM WIDE NESOI | $0 |
| 8523293000 | MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS LT=4MM, NEWS SOUND TYPE | $0 |
| 8523298000 | MAGNETIC TAPE RECORD GT 6.5MM , NESOI | $0 |
| 8523295010 | MAGNETIC TAPE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDINGS 4-6.5MM WD | $0 |
UNRECORDED MAGNETIC MEDIA
192.5K no
RECORDED MAGNETIC MEDIA, NESOI
106.9K no
MAGNET TAPES FR REPRODUCING OTHER THAN SOUND/IMAGE
1.3K no
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS LT=4MM, CASSETTE, AUDIO
4.7K no
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS, OF A WIDTH LT=4MM, NESOI
949 no
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS GT 4MM & LT= 6.5MM, NESOI
930 no
VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS GT 6.5MM, NESOI
94 no
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORD GT 6.5MM BUT LT= 16MM, VIDEO
100 no
MAGNETIC VIDEO TAPE RECORDINGS 4-6.5 MM WIDE NESOI
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDINGS LT=4MM, NEWS SOUND TYPE
MAGNETIC TAPE RECORD GT 6.5MM , NESOI
MAGNETIC TAPE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDINGS 4-6.5MM WD
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HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $12.1M | $51K | -$12.0M |
| Nevada | $2.6M | $16K | -$2.6M |
| California | $946K | $1.4M | +$425K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $7.6M | $158K | -$7.5M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $4.4M | $154K | -$4.2M |
| HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HI | $2.8M | -- | -$2.8M |