Enterprise 2.5-inch SAS HDD from Germany
A 2.5-inch SAS interface hard disk drive optimized for enterprise servers with high reliability and RAID configurations. HTS 8471.70.40 applies to this bare magnetic disk unit lacking cabinet enclosure or external power.
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
• Provide SAS protocol certification and backplane compatibility docs for customs verification
• Ensure no OEM tray/caddy attachments, as these constitute partial cabinet assembly
• Watch for misdeclaration as consumer drives, which may affect quota applicability