U.2 NVMe Enterprise SSD from Japan
U.2 connector NVMe SSD designed for data center rack servers with PCIe 4.0 speeds and power-loss protection. Qualifies for HTS 8471.70.40 as an unassembled magnetic disk drive unit without cabinet or external PSU.
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
• Include PCIe lane configuration and form factor certification (SFF-8639) in import documentation
• Distinguish from PCIe add-in cards (8471.80) by confirming direct drive-to-backplane connection