Samsung 5400 RPM 250GB Laptop HDD from Japan
Budget 2.5-inch 5400 RPM magnetic disk drive with 250GB for entry-level notebooks, SATA interface, shock protection. HTS 8471.70.50 classifies it as other magnetic disk drive units for portable data processing storage. Low power draw suits mobile computing.
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
• Include shock rating and operating temp range for mobile classification support
• Small capacity drives rarely trigger size issues but confirm platter dimensions
• Pair with laptop import guides if in consumer bundles