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Seagate Barracuda 2TB SATA HDD from Mexico

A 3.5-inch magnetic disk drive unit designed for desktop computers, featuring 2TB capacity using conventional magnetic storage technology. It falls under HTS 8471.70.50 as a storage unit that is a magnetic disk drive unit, other than those for automatic data processing machines or large capacity drives over 21 cm. This classification applies to standard consumer and entry-level server HDDs not specified elsewhere.

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
9903.05.860%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

Verify drive capacity and form factor (e.g

3.5-inch) to confirm HTS 8471.70.50 applicability; drives over 21cm may shift to 8471.70.40

Include detailed technical specs like interface (SATA/SAS) and RPM in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as ADP machine parts

Ensure RoHS compliance documentation, as electronic storage imports often face environmental scrutiny at customs

Seagate Barracuda 2TB SATA HDD from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8471.70.50