Magnetic Disk Drive Chassis 3.5-inch

Bare chassis assembly for 3.5-inch magnetic disk drives over 21 cm diameter, without read-write unit installed. Designed for enterprise ADP magnetic storage systems with separate component importation. Fits HTS 8471.70.10.00 for large disk drive units lacking read-write assembly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 50%

If for general industrial machinery

Unspecified machines not ADP-related use Chapter 84 residuals.

8471.90.00.00Same rate: 50%

If other ADP machine housings

Non-storage ADP enclosures classify as other parts.

7326.90.86Lower: 37.9% vs 50%

If generic sheet metal fabrication

No ADP specificity leads to basic metal article classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as 'chassis only - no read/write heads' prominently

Obtain binding ruling for custom chassis designs

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