Enterprise 2.5-inch SAS HDD from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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