USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure from Japan
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.
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 USB interface compatibility and ensure FCC/CE certifications for electromagnetic compliance
• Label fiber content if applicable; provide detailed specs on storage capacity and interface speeds
• Avoid misclassification as storage-only by highlighting I/O functionality in documentation