Iomega USB 1.44MB External Floppy Drive from Japan
Iomega's compact USB-powered 3.5-inch floppy drive for 1.44 MB high-density disks, compatible with Windows/Mac systems. Classified HTS 8471.70.50.35 as flexible magnetic disk storage unit for data processing. Popular for field service techs accessing legacy floppies.
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 USB power draw specs for customs voltage compliance
• Provide evidence of read/write head calibration for floppy media
• Avoid packaging with disks to prevent set classification issues