Seagate Exos X16 12TB Enterprise HDD from Germany
12TB 3.5-inch SAS/SATA enterprise magnetic disk drive with 7200 RPM for mission-critical storage. Falls under 8471.70.40.95 as other bare magnetic disk drive unit without cabinet or power supply, used in data processing systems.
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
• SAS interface requires noting dual-port capability in entry docs
• Enterprise drives often trigger ACE automated reviews; prepare warranty docs
• Avoid mixing with SSDs in same shipment to prevent classification disputes