Seagate Desktop 16TB External-Capable HDD from Japan
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 — 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
• 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