Seagate BarraCuda 2TB SATA HDD from Japan

A 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive using magnetic storage technology with 2TB capacity and SATA III interface, designed for desktop computers and NAS systems. It falls under HTS 8471.70.50.95 as a magnetic disk drive unit not specified elsewhere, specifically for data processing storage in ADP machines. Recognized for its CMR recording technology suitable for high-workload environments.

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.
9903.03.030%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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify FCC Part 15 certification for electromagnetic compatibility; provide detailed specs including spindle speed and interface type; common pitfall is undervaluing via incorrect HS declaration leading to audits