WD Red Pro 8TB CMR HDD from Japan

8TB 3.5-inch magnetic disk drive using CMR technology for reliable NAS and server storage, 7200 RPM. Classified in HTS 8471.70.40.95 as other magnetic disk drive unit, bare without cabinet or external PSU, for data transcription in coded form, distinct from semiconductor 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.
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Specify CMR vs SMR technology in docs as it affects performance claims but not HTS

Comply with WEEE directives if destined for EU resale post-import

Use heat-sealed ESD packaging to prevent damage claims