HGST Deskstar 10TB Enterprise HDD from Germany
HGST Deskstar 10TB is a helium-sealed 3.5-inch enterprise-class hard drive for high-capacity storage in workstations. It meets HTS 8471.70.40.65 criteria for hard magnetic disk drive units shipped bare, not in cabinets and lacking external power supplies.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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
• Helium drives require pressure vessel declarations; non-compliance risks hazmat classification
• Enterprise drives may qualify for ITAG exemptions—verify eligibility with detailed specs
• Batch import valuations should account for refurb vs new status to avoid under-valuation penalties