Western Digital WD8003FBYZ 8TB Ultrastar HDD from Japan
A 3.5-inch helium-filled hard drive with 8TB capacity for data centers, optimized for 24/7 operation in rack-mounted servers and ADP units. Its large platter size exceeds 21 cm diameter, qualifying it as a magnetic disk drive unit under HTS 8471.70.20.00 for incorporation into processing machines.
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.
9903.03.030%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 aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings showing integration design for ADP systems to substantiate 'physical incorporation' claim
• Label shipments clearly as OEM components; avoid retail boxing to prevent reclassification as consumer goods
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain HDD origins; declare country of assembly accurately