Toshiba MG08ACA16TE 16TB Enterprise HDD from Japan
This 3.5-inch 16TB HDD with CMR technology is built for high-reliability storage in enterprise servers and automatic data processing units. The disk diameter over 21 cm and design for direct physical mounting classify it under HTS 8471.70.20.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
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
• Document MTBF ratings and workload specs to prove enterprise ADP use, avoiding consumer electronics pitfalls
• Use HS explanatory notes to support classification; include affidavits if origin is sensitive
• Ensure vibration tolerance specs match ADP server environments for binding ruling requests