Scrap Computer Hard Drives from Germany
Damaged hard disk drives from servers and PCs with failed platters, motors, and read/write heads, containing neodymium magnets and aluminum casings. HTS 8549.99.00.00 as electronic waste not re-usable as storage devices.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Data destruction certificates required; separate magnets for proper classification; beware overweight declarations from undeclared components