Word Processing Floppy Disk Controller Board from Japan
Printed circuit assembly controlling 5.25-inch floppy disk drives in legacy word processing machines under 8472.90.50. It handles data read/write for document storage, classified in HTS 8473.40.21.00 due to its principal suitability for those specific machines. Essential for non-volatile storage in pre-hard drive era word processors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include drive compatibility specs and historical machine models in invoices to prove sole use with 8472.90.50
• Ensure RoHS compliance documentation if refurbished; original legacy parts may need exemption proofs
• Avoid classifying as storage media controllers for general computers to prevent duty shifts