3.5-inch SATA Backplane Tray
A backplane tray for 3.5-inch SATA hard drives in rackmount servers, accommodating disks over 21 cm diameter without integrated read-write electronics. Read-write units are supplied separately for final assembly. Falls under HTS 8471.70.10.00 for incomplete large magnetic disk drive units.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as parts for cash registers or typewriters
Heading 8473 covers parts of specific office machines, excluding ADP storage units.
If other storage units not specified as magnetic disk drives
Non-disk magnetic or other storage types like tape units go to residual provisions.
If purely metal enclosure without electronic connectivity
Simple metal fabrications without ADP function classify as other steel articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include engineering drawings showing absence of read-write heads to avoid reclassification
• Label shipments clearly as 'incomplete storage units - read-write separate' for smooth clearance
• Watch for pitfalls in hot-swap trays; ensure they're not deemed complete drives under 8471.70.30
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Enterprise SAS Drive Carrier Assembly
Modular carrier for 3.5-inch SAS hard disk drives exceeding 21 cm diameter, without assembled read-write mechanisms for separate importation. Used in high-density server storage arrays for automatic data processing. Classified in HTS 8471.70.10.00 as incomplete magnetic disk drive units.
Server-Grade 3.5-inch Drive Sled
Precision-engineered sled for 3.5-inch server hard drives exceeding 21 cm diameter, excluding read-write unit which enters separately. Facilitates high-availability storage in automatic data processing units. HTS 8471.70.10.00 classification for large incomplete disk drives.
SAS Enterprise HDD Caddy
A SAS hard disk drive caddy designed for 3.5-inch enterprise servers, holding disks larger than 21 cm in diameter. It lacks an assembled read-write unit, with the read-write mechanisms imported separately for integration. Classified under HTS 8471.70.10.00 as a magnetic disk drive unit chassis for large disks.
RAID Controller Cage for 3.5-inch Drives
Heavy-duty cage assembly for mounting multiple 3.5-inch enterprise RAID drives (diameter >21 cm) in data center servers, excluding read-write units which are entered separately. Designed specifically for magnetic disk storage in ADP machines. HTS 8471.70.10.00 applies to this incomplete large disk drive housing.
3.5-inch HDD Hot-Swap Bay Module
Hot-swap bay module for 3.5-inch magnetic hard drives over 21 cm diameter in rack servers, shipped without read-write unit assembly. Enables tool-less drive insertion in enterprise storage systems. HTS 8471.70.10.00 for large disk drive units with separate read-write components.
Large Form Factor Disk Drive Enclosure
Enclosure housing for enterprise 3.5-inch magnetic disk drives (diameter >21 cm) without integrated read-write unit, for separate assembly in data processing storage arrays. Provides cooling and vibration isolation. Under HTS 8471.70.10.00 as incomplete large magnetic disk drive units.