Toshiba X300 12TB HDWR480XZSTA HDD from Japan
Performance-oriented 12TB 3.5-inch HDD for surveillance and creative workstations integrated into ADP systems. Large disk diameter >21 cm and rackmount design fit HTS 8471.70.20.00 criteria.
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
• Specify workload rating (e.g
• 550TB/year) in docs to distinguish from consumer drives
• Ensure no USB enclosures; pure drive units only for this heading
• Address potential 301 tariffs with precise origin tracing