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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of other discs, tapes & recording media (excluding group 882 products) (SITC 89849) totaled $21.7M in April 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Other Discs, Tapes & Recording Media (Excluding Group 882 Products) paid $383K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataResidual recording media not captured by the magnetic, optical, or semiconductor headings — including certain specialty tapes, wire recordings, and novel storage substrates — fall here when they lie outside the pre-recorded scope of SITC Group 882. This is a catch-all category that accommodates emerging and legacy formats alike, making precise HTS-level classification essential since the applicable duty treatment varies by substrate and format. Importers of niche or industrial recording media should confirm the correct 10-digit HTS subheading before entry to avoid reclassification.
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This heading captures recording media that do not fit the more specific magnetic (89842), optical (89844), or semiconductor (89846) categories — for example, certain wire recordings, novel hybrid substrates, or specialty industrial recording materials. If a product's physical recording mechanism is ambiguous, the importer should request a CBP binding ruling to establish the correct classification.
Yes — if a storage medium arrives pre-loaded with commercially distributed content (music, film, software), it may fall under Group 882 rather than this heading, with different duty and statistical implications. The determining factor is whether the recorded content gives the article its essential character as a pre-recorded product, which CBP evaluates on a case-by-case basis.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $6.4M | $3.7M | -$2.8M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $1.4M | $2.6M | +$1.2M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $3.0M | $166K | -$2.9M |
| GERMANY | $2.4M | $507K | -$1.9M |
| MEXICO | $1.9M | $817K | -$1.1M |
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