Western Digital Blue 1TB HDD

Western Digital Blue 1TB is a 2.5-inch hard magnetic disk drive for laptops and external enclosures, offering reliable performance at 5400 RPM with SATA III interface. Classified under HTS 8471.70.50.65 due to its role as a complete magnetic storage unit for data processing equipment. It includes all essential components for magnetic data read/write operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8471.50.01Same rate: 50%

If sold as part of a complete processing unit or server assembly

Integrated into systems, it may classify under automatic data processing machines rather than separate storage units.

8473.30.11Same rate: 50%

If imported as printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) for drives

PCBA specifically for disk drives are parts under 8473, excluding fully assembled units.

9031.80.80Lower: 35% vs 50%

If primarily for data logging or measuring equipment rather than ADP storage

End-use in measurement devices shifts classification to other measuring instruments.

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