Toshiba X300 4TB Performance HDD

The Toshiba X300 4TB is a high-RPM 3.5-inch hard disk drive optimized for creative professionals and gaming PCs, featuring magnetic storage platters. It qualifies for HTS 8471.70.40.65 as a bare hard magnetic disk drive unit for ADP systems, excluding those in cabinets or with external power.

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.

8471.70.90Same rate: 50%

If over certain capacity thresholds or special configurations

Larger or specialized magnetic drives may fall into residual 'other' categories based on statistical suffixes.

8504.50Lower: 10% vs 50%

If imported solely for the inductor components

Emphasis on magnetic induction elements could classify under transformers/inductors if not primarily ADP storage.

8471.41Lower: 25% vs 50%

If when sold as part of a complete ADP system

Integrated into larger computing units like servers, shifting from standalone storage classification.

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