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.
9903.05.860%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
• 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