Seagate Barracuda 2TB Hard Drive from Japan
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 — 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 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