HGST Deskstar 10TB Desktop HDD from Japan
Reliable 10TB 3.5-inch magnetic disk drive for creative workstations, helium-sealed for quieter operation and higher capacity. HTS 8471.70.50 applies to this other magnetic storage unit in professional data processing. High MTBF for content creation.
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
• Specify helium technology and pro-grade ratings in import paperwork
• Workstation vs consumer distinction affects potential end-use rulings
• Consider drawback programs for re-export manufacturing