USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure

This aluminum enclosure accepts 2.5-inch SATA hard drives or SSDs, providing USB 3.0 connectivity for data input/output to computers. It includes built-in storage for the drive and LED indicators for activity. Classified under HTS 8471.60.9050 as an other input/output unit for ADP machines with integrated storage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8471.70.50Same rate: 50%

If functioning solely as a storage unit without I/O ports

Pure storage devices like external HDDs without input/output interfaces fall under ADP storage units.

8471.80.90Same rate: 50%

If imported as a bare enclosure without drive or storage components

Unassembled or incomplete input/output units are classified as other ADP units.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 50%

If made primarily of plastic and not presented as an ADP peripheral

Plastic enclosures not specifically for data processing may be seen as general articles of plastic.

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Verify USB interface compatibility and ensure FCC/CE certifications for electromagnetic compliance

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Avoid misclassification as storage-only by highlighting I/O functionality in documentation

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