Seagate BarraCuda 1TB Hard Drive

The Seagate BarraCuda 1TB is a 3.5-inch SATA hard magnetic disk drive unit designed for desktop computers and NAS systems, storing data on spinning magnetic platters. It falls under HTS 8471.70.40.65 as a hard magnetic disk drive unit that is not assembled in cabinets and without an attached external power supply. This classification covers individual HDD storage units for ADP machines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8471.70.50Same rate: 50%

If assembled in a cabinet or with attached external power supply

Enclosed or powered HDD units are classified separately under the 'other' storage units provision to distinguish from bare drive components.

8473.30Lower: 35% vs 50%

If imported as parts of disk drives rather than complete functional units

Individual assemblies like read/write heads or platters are classified as parts of ADP machines, not complete storage units.

8523.21.00Lower: 35% vs 50%

If classified primarily as semiconductor (SSD) storage media rather than magnetic

Solid-state drives using flash memory fall under cards/media provisions, differentiated by magnetic vs non-magnetic storage technology.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the drive is shipped as a bare unit without enclosure or external power supply to qualify for this subheading; enclosed units shift to other codes

Include FCC certification and RoHS compliance documentation, as HDDs contain magnets and electronics subject to U.S. import regulations

Label with exact capacity, interface (e.g

SATA), and RPM to avoid misclassification during customs inspection

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