Fibre Channel HBA
A Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter (HBA) is an expansion card that connects a server's data processing system to a Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN). It functions as a control or adapter unit by managing the protocol conversion and data flow between the server's internal bus and the high-speed SAN infrastructure, enabling efficient storage communication.
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 HBA is presented as part of a larger system or lacks clear control/adapter functionality.
Other units of automatic data processing machines may apply if the primary function is not specifically control or adaptation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the HBA is declared as a control or adapter unit for automatic data processing machines, not as a network interface card
• Verify the country of origin to determine eligibility for preferential tariff treatment under Canada's trade agreements
• Keep technical documentation ready to support classification if requested by CBSA
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