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.
9903.05.860%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
• 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