Scrap Computer Hard Drives from Japan
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 — 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
• Data destruction certificates required; separate magnets for proper classification; beware overweight declarations from undeclared components