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3.5-inch Surveillance HDD

High-capacity 3.5-inch SATA HDD optimized for 24/7 video surveillance recording with workload rating over 180TB/year. HTS 8471.70.40 covers this bare magnetic disk drive without cabinet assembly or power supply.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8521.90.00Lower: 20% vs 50%

If part of complete video recording apparatus

When imported as component of finished video recorder, classifies with the complete machine.

8471.70.50Same rate: 50%

If packaged with surveillance system mounting rails

System-specific mounting constitutes partial assembly.

9030.32.00Lower: 37.5% vs 50%

If with integrated oscillation measurement

Drives with built-in vibration monitoring for surveillance may be measuring instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide workload rating certification and optimized rotation speed documentation

• Ensure no pre-applied surveillance firmware that might suggest system-specific integration

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