Enterprise 2.5-inch SAS HDD from Japan
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 — 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
• 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