Western Digital Blue 2TB HDD from Japan
Western Digital Blue 2TB is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive using CMR technology for reliable data storage in personal computers and external enclosures. Classified under HTS 8471.70.40.65 for hard magnetic disk drive units imported bare, without cabinet or external PSU, as storage units for data processing machines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
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
• Provide manufacturer's declaration confirming it's a complete functional HDD unit, not parts, to prevent reclassification
• Check for helium-filled drives, which may require additional safety data sheets for import due to pressurized gas content
• Ensure packaging prevents damage to platters; customs may inspect for functionality if suspected as defective returns