USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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 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