Quad Serial ATA Controller Card from Japan
PCIe x4 card providing four internal SATA ports with AHCI support for ADP storage expansion. Classifies under HTS 8471.60.70.00 as I/O unit designed for physical motherboard incorporation in automatic data processing machines. Port multiplier functionality enables multiple drive connectivity.
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
• AHCI specification compliance and hot-swap support documentation essential
• Detail cable connectors and power requirements for internal ADP verification
• Prevent external enclosure confusion with internal-only port design emphasis