Toshiba X300 18TB CMR Enterprise HDD from Germany
18TB helium-sealed CMR hard drive for data centers and RAID arrays, 7200 RPM SATA interface. Classified under HTS 8471.70.90.00 for other mechanical storage units in ADP systems.
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
• Helium-filled drives need safety data sheets for hazmat clearance
• Specify CMR vs SMR to avoid tech disputes, though irrelevant for HTS
• Bulk shipments risk 8473 parts classification; package as retail-ready units