Seagate Exos X18 18TB ST18000NM000H HDD from Germany
High-capacity 18TB 3.5-inch HDD with 7200 RPM for cloud-scale data centers and ADP servers, designed for hot-swap bays. Its >21 cm magnetic disks and incorporation-ready form factor match HTS 8471.70.20.00.
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.
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include SAS interface specs and RAID compatibility docs for ADP classification support
• Avoid consumer branding on packaging; use plain OEM labels to prevent 8471.70.90 shifts
• Prepare for random audits on capacity claims; have manufacturer test reports ready