Epson SMD-300 3.5-inch USB Floppy Drive from Japan
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 — 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 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