SATA 3.5-inch HDD Bare Drive from Japan
A 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive designed for high-capacity data storage in desktops and servers. Classified under HTS 8471.70.40 as a magnetic disk drive unit not assembled in cabinets and without an attached external power supply.
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
• Verify drive form factor and interface specs match 8471 declarations to avoid reclassification as complete systems
• Include detailed technical datasheets showing no cabinet assembly or external PSU attachment