For reproducing representations of instructions, data, sound, and image, recorded in a machine readable binary form, and capable of being manipulated or providing interactivity to a user, by means of an automatic data processing machine; proprietary format recorded discs
Official tariff path
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: › Optical media: › Other: › For reproducing representations of instructions, data, sound, and image, recorded in a machine readable binary form, and capable of being manipulated or providing interactivity to a user, by means of an automatic data processing machine; proprietary format recorded discs
Level: statistical10General duty: FreeUnit: No.
What does HTS 8523.49.40.00 cover?
This provision appears in the 2026 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States under the following legal tariff hierarchy. A product must match the wording and applicable section or chapter notes before this code is used on an entry.
1Discs, 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:
2Optical media:
3Other:
4For reproducing representations of instructions, data, sound, and image, recorded in a machine readable binary form, and capable of being manipulated or providing interactivity to a user, by means of an automatic data processing machine; proprietary format recorded discs
Based on USITC HTS 2026 Revision 12, published July 21, 2026. The general rate does not include every origin-specific program, Section 301 or 232 measure, antidumping or countervailing duty, quota, or other agency requirement.