Samsung PM1643 30.72TB Enterprise SSD-HDD Hybrid from China
Samsung PM1643 is a 30.72TB 2.5/3.5-inch hybrid enterprise drive combining magnetic platters >21 cm with SSD caching for NVMe/SAS protocols in data centers. It qualifies under HTS 8471.70.30.00 due to its large magnetic disk component.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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
• Highlight magnetic disk predominance in hybrid specs to justify 8471 over pure SSD codes
• Provide interface protocol certifications (NVMe/SAS) for smooth clearance
• Watch for reclassification if cache exceeds 50% capacity – document platter dominance