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.

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.

8471.50.01Same rate: 50%

If classified as processing units rather than storage

Units performing data processing functions fall under separate ADP processing provisions.

8473.30Lower: 35% vs 50%

If for use in industrial data logging equipment

Non-ADP automatic machines use Chapter 84 parts headings.

9030.90.84Lower: 35% vs 50%

If sold as part of oscilloscope or testing apparatus

Measuring instrument parts in Chapter 90 if primary function is testing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit RAID configuration specs proving ADP storage unit status and separate read-write import

Use ISF filings early for high-value server component shipments to prevent delays

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