Seagate Barracuda 2TB Hard Drive from Germany
The Seagate Barracuda 2TB is a 3.5-inch hard magnetic disk drive unit designed for desktop computers and NAS systems, featuring SATA interface and 7200 RPM speed. It falls under HTS 8471.70.50.65 as a storage unit specifically classified as a hard magnetic disk drive unit for automatic data processing machines. This classification applies to complete drive units with integrated read/write heads and spindle motors for data storage.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify FCC certification and EMI compliance for US market entry to avoid customs holds
• Include detailed technical specs like interface type (SATA/ SAS) and capacity in commercial invoices
• Beware of misclassification as parts; ensure units include housing, controller, and platter assembly