Toshiba MG08ACA14TE 14TB SAS HDD from Japan
Toshiba's MG08ACA14TE is a 14TB 3.5-inch SAS interface hard drive for mission-critical enterprise applications, featuring large platters exceeding 21 cm. It fits HTS 8471.70.30.00 as other magnetic disk drives for diameters over 21 cm.
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
• Confirm SAS/SATA interface but emphasize standalone unit status in entry docs to avoid parts classification
• Include vibration tolerance and workload ratings in filings for high-reliability validation
• Prepare for potential CBP requests for platter size verification via engineering drawings