Enterprise SAS Drive Carrier Assembly from Germany
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.
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
• Certify carrier compatibility only with >21cm disks via manufacturer specs
• Maintain records of separate read-write unit shipments for audit trails
• Avoid misdeclaration as complete drives; disassembly photos help prove status