SAS Enterprise HDD Caddy from Germany
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.
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
• Verify disk diameter exceeds 21 cm and confirm no read-write unit is pre-assembled to qualify under this subheading
• Provide detailed technical specs and assembly diagrams to customs for classification verification