WD Black P40 NVMe USB SSD 2TB
An external NVMe SSD with USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface, designed for high-speed data transfer for creators and gamers. It is a solid-state non-volatile storage device with flash modules in a housing, classified under tariff item 8523.80.00 as other recording media.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the SSD is presented as a bare solid-state storage device without a USB enclosure
Heading 8523.51 covers solid-state non-volatile storage devices, but external SSDs with connectors are 'other' under 8523.80.
If imported as an internal drive for a computer system
Storage units for ADP machines are in Chapter 84, but external SSDs are Chapter 85 media.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish the external SSD from internal computer storage units, as it is classified as media under Chapter 85
• Ensure the product is declared as a finished good, not a component, to avoid classification under Chapter 84
• Check if the SSD includes any encryption software that may require import permits
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