USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure
This is an input/output unit for automatic data processing machines that houses a hard drive and connects via USB, providing storage access. It falls under HTS 8471.60.90 as an other input or output unit with storage, not specified elsewhere like printers or keyboards.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered with internal storage drive pre-installed
Units with storage in same housing classify under 8471.70 as complete storage units.
If for industrial or parts use, not consumer I/O
Parts and accessories of ADP machines fall under Chapter 84 headings if not functional units.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify CE/FCC certifications for electromagnetic compatibility to avoid customs holds
• Include detailed technical specs and user manuals to confirm classification as I/O unit
• Watch for misclassification as storage-only; emphasize data transfer function
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