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Statutory Mechanical Royalty Rate

The Statutory Mechanical Royalty Rate is the rate set forth by the Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel for physical or digital download mechanical royalties. In the U.S., this rate is currently set at 9.1¢ per track or 1.75¢ for each minute of playing time, whichever is greater. 

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