IBM PS/2 Model 30 Tower CRT Computer from Japan
The IBM PS/2 Model 30 is an all-in-one automatic data processing machine from the late 1980s featuring a CRT monitor, CPU, keyboard input, and floppy drive output integrated in a single tower housing. It falls under HTS 8471.41.0110 due to its CRT display and combined ADP components for data processing. This vintage system was designed for business and personal computing tasks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the CRT component is functional and original, as modifications may reclassify it under refurbished goods provisions
• Include FCC certification and EMI compliance documentation for US entry to avoid customs holds
• Declare as vintage electronics; provide proof of de minimis value if under personal effects threshold to reduce duties