Epson SMD-300 3.5-inch USB Floppy Drive

The Epson SMD-300 is a portable external 3.5-inch floppy disk drive with USB 1.1 interface for modern computers, reading/writing 1.44 MB disks. It qualifies under HTS 8471.70.50.35 as a flexible magnetic disk drive unit for ADP machines. Ideal for archival access and legacy software distribution.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8471.70.90.00Same rate: 50%

If for other non-magnetic/non-optical storage like SSD units

Solid-state drives fall under 'other' storage units excluding floppy-specific.

8528.59.40.00Lower: 13.9% vs 50%

If includes digital recording capabilities beyond floppy

Monitors/recorders with storage shift to Chapter 85 provisions.

8473.30.51.00Same rate: 50%

If imported in sets with multiple drives as parts kits

Parts of ADP storage units classified separately from complete drives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include USB certification and power requirements in import documentation

Label clearly as floppy-specific to prevent confusion with generic USB mass storage

Test for MFi certification if destined for Apple ecosystem compatibility

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