WD Red Pro 8TB CMR HDD from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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