Samsung BAR Plus 256GB USB Type-C Flash Drive from China

Slim metal-bodied USB-C flash drive with 256GB NAND flash memory, controller chip, and resistors/capacitors on PCB within USB-C socket housing for fast data transfer. Falls under 8523.51.00.00 as solid-state non-volatile storage per exact chapter definition including controller ICs. Ideal for modern laptops and smartphones.

Duty Rate — China → United States

7.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm USB-C interface specs and internal flash controller in technical data sheets for Customs verification

Label as 'unrecorded' unless containing software; preloaded OS may trigger different treatment

Avoid misclassification as phone accessory; focus on primary storage function