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USB 3.0 Expansion Card from Germany

PCIe card adding multiple high-speed USB ports for peripheral connectivity and data transfer in ADP systems. Classified in 8471.80.90.00 as an input/output unit of automatic data processing machines.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.79.0125%Semiconductor articles as provided for in subdivisions (a) and (b) of U.S. note 39 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document USB controller chip specs to prove data processing role in ADP environment

• Comply with USB-IF certification requirements for smooth customs clearance

• Avoid misclassification as communication apparatus by highlighting ADP-specific use