Seagate Desktop 16TB External-Capable HDD from Germany
High-capacity 16TB 3.5-inch CMR magnetic disk drive for desktops/external enclosures, 7200 RPM performance. HTS 8471.70.50 covers this as other magnetic disk unit despite large size, as platter specs determine exclusions. Ideal for archival backups.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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
• Measure actual platter diameter; 16TB often pushes >21cm boundary requiring 8471.70.40
• For external enclosure imports, declare as drive-only to stay in 8471
• High-value shipments need detailed valuation breakdowns