Epson SMD-300 3.5-inch USB Floppy Drive from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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 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