Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Hard Disk Drive from Japan
Enterprise-grade 3.5-inch SATA HDD optimized for network-attached storage systems, using CMR technology for 24/7 operation. Classified in HTS 8471.70.90.00 as other storage units, separate from optical or tape media.
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
• Declare rotational speed (RPM) and interface to distinguish from SSDs or legacy floppy drives
• NAS-specific firmware doesn't affect classification; remains unrecorded storage unit
• Avoid bulk packaging labels that suggest parts (8473); ship as complete drive units