HGST Ultrastar He12 12TB CMR HDD
HGST (Western Digital) Ultrastar He12 is a 12TB 3.5-inch helium-sealed enterprise HDD using conventional magnetic recording on large >21 cm platters. Classified under HTS 8471.70.30.00 for other large magnetic disk drive units.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hybrid SSD-cached versions with smaller form factors
Smaller disk variants in hybrid configs fall under the <=21 cm provision.
If containing fixed recorded test data for semiconductor calibration
Drives with permanently recorded media for specific testing purposes move to Chapter 85.
If for industrial data logging in manufacturing equipment
When designed for machines not elsewhere specified (e.g., non-ADP industrial use), classification shifts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document helium sealing technology as it confirms enterprise classification but doesn't affect HTS
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'consumer HDD' – specify 'enterprise storage unit' explicitly
• Bundle with rackmount trays only if sold as sets; otherwise classify individually
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