Large Form Factor Disk Drive Enclosure from Germany
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.
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
• Include thermal specs confirming ADP storage cooling function
• Use HTS advisory rulings for complex enclosure designs