Seagate IronWolf 6TB NAS HDD from Germany
Seagate IronWolf 6TB is a NAS-optimized 3.5-inch hard drive with vibration resistance for multi-bay storage systems, using conventional magnetic recording. Under HTS 8471.70.40.65 for hard magnetic disk drive units imported as bare components without cabinets or 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
• NAS drives often have firmware for RAID; document as standard HDDs to avoid data center equipment tariffs
• Include MTBF and workload ratings in invoices for valuation, but classify based on form not end-use
• Ensure no pre-attached cables or brackets that could imply partial assembly into cabinets