Samsung PM1643 30.72TB Enterprise SSD-HDD Hybrid from Japan
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 — 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
• 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