Seagate Barracuda 2TB Hard Drive from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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