External Blu-ray Optical Drive from Japan
Portable USB-connected drive for reading/writing Blu-ray and DVD discs, serving as data input/output for computers. Falls under 8471.60.90 as other I/O units, distinct from internal drives.
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
• Include laser class certification (Class 1) for customs clearance
• Specify USB interface and data read/write speeds in invoices
• Separate media discs to avoid set classification with drives