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 12.4¢ per track or 2.39¢ for each minute of playing time, whichever is greater.The Statutory Mechanical Royalty Rate is the rate that has been established by the Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel for mechanical royalties related to physical or digital downloads. In the United States, this rate is currently set at 12.4 cents per track or 2.39 cents for every minute of playing time, whichever is greater.