NVMe Solid State Drive Module from Japan
A high-speed M.2 form factor NVMe SSD intended for direct slot insertion into ADP motherboards or server backplanes, serving as both storage and I/O interface. Classified under HTS 8471.60.70.00 due to its suitability for physical incorporation into automatic data processing machines as an input/output unit with integrated storage. This distinguishes it from external drives or consumer peripherals.
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.
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide endurance ratings and interface specs (PCIe Gen4/5) to substantiate ADP incorporation suitability
• Ensure labeling includes capacity, form factor, and compatibility with ADP standards to prevent reclassification
• Watch for pitfalls in heat sink configurations that might suggest external use rather than internal integration