3.5-inch SATA Backplane Tray
A backplane tray for 3.5-inch SATA hard drives used in rackmount servers, providing connectivity and power distribution to multiple drives. It does not include integrated read-write electronics, which are supplied separately. This tray is classified as a storage unit under 8471.70.00 as it serves as a housing and interface for ADP storage.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tray includes active circuitry such as controllers or signal processors
Parts of ADP machines with electronic functions are classified under heading 8473.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the backplane tray does not contain active electronic components that could reclassify it under heading 8473
• Provide a technical datasheet to CBSA showing the tray's role in an ADP storage system
• Ensure read-write units are imported separately to maintain the classification
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