Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive from Japan
A 12TB SAS interface hard disk drive designed for high-performance server storage, featuring 7200 RPM speed and dual-port redundancy. Classified under HTS 8471.70.60.00 as a storage unit for automatic data processing machines, not assembled in cabinets for table, desk, wall, floor, or similar placement. It lacks an enclosure suitable for standalone consumer use.
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.
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the drive is not pre-installed in a cabinet or housing intended for desk/floor placement to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed technical specs confirming SAS interface and server-grade capacity for customs valuation