Seagate IronWolf 6TB NAS HDD from Japan
Network-attached storage optimized 3.5-inch magnetic disk drive with 6TB capacity, CMR technology, and vibration resistance for multi-drive RAID setups. Falls under HTS 8471.70.50 as other magnetic disk drive units for data processing, distinct from consumer desktops. Designed specifically for continuous operation in servers.
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 NAS-specific features like RV sensors in product descriptions for accurate duty assessment
• Separate from full NAS enclosures; importing bare drives keeps it in 8471.70
• Comply with energy efficiency labeling for drives over certain power thresholds