Noctua NH-U12S CPU Cooler Fan from Japan
The Noctua NH-U12S is a premium air cooler fan designed specifically for cooling microprocessors in desktop computers and servers. It features a 120mm fan mounted on a heat sink to dissipate heat from CPUs like Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen processors. Classified under HTS 8414.59.15.00 due to its principal use for microprocessor cooling in automatic data processing machines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the fan's primary use certification for microprocessor cooling to avoid reclassification under general fans
• Include technical specs and end-use statements in documentation to prove compatibility with ADP machines
• Ensure RoHS compliance and provide noise level data as common CBP scrutiny points for electronics