Toshiba X300 4TB Performance HDD from Germany
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.
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
• Declare cache size and rotation speed accurately, as high-performance specs can trigger scrutiny for enterprise classification
• Comply with energy efficiency standards; include test reports if claiming exemptions under certain trade agreements
• Avoid bulk packaging that resembles parts shipments to prevent erroneous parts classification under 8473