Kingston DataTraveler Max 2TB USB Drive
A high-capacity 2TB USB flash drive using NAND flash memory and a controller IC on a printed circuit board, housed in a USB-A connector with a loop. It is a solid-state non-volatile storage device as defined in Chapter 85, Note 6(a), and is classified under tariff item 8523.51.00.
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 device is a smart card with embedded integrated circuits
Smart cards are classified separately under 8523.52.00.
If the device is presented as a storage unit for automatic data processing machines
Storage units for computers may fall under 8471.70.00 if they are not specifically defined as solid-state non-volatile storage devices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as a solid-state non-volatile storage device under 8523.51.00.00
• Have technical documentation ready to confirm it meets the Chapter 85 definition
• Verify the country of origin for applicable preferential tariff treatments
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