HS Code for Hard drive

Hard drives are classified under HS code 8471.70 as storage units for automatic data processing (ADP) machines. Chapter 84 includes mechanical appliances and machinery, and heading 8471 specifically covers computers and their constituent units. A storage unit must be able to connect to the central processing unit of an ADP machine and be capable of storing data in a format that the system can retrieve. This code covers various technologies, including traditional magnetic hard disk drives (HDD) and modern solid-state drives (SSD), provided they are presented as units of a computer system. The classification remains 8471.70 whether the drive is internal (designed to be mounted inside a computer case) or external (housed in an enclosure with a USB or Thunderbolt interface). The essential character of the device is its ability to provide mass storage for a computer. It is important to note that the drive must be formatted or capable of being used with an ADP machine to fall under this heading. If the device is integrated into another machine (like a digital camera or a car), the classification may change to the heading of that specific machine.

Products Included

• Internal SATA Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
• External USB Solid State Drives (SSD)
• NVMe M.2 storage modules
• Enterprise-grade SAS drives
• Optical disk drive units for computers

Common Misclassification

Hard drives, particularly SSDs, are often misclassified under 8523.51, which covers semiconductor-based, non-volatile storage devices. While technically accurate, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and specific Chapter 84 notes usually direct computer storage units to 8471.70. Another error is using 8471.80, which is for "other" units of ADP machines; however, 8471.70 is the specific subheading for storage. Additionally, network-attached storage (NAS) devices are sometimes confused with servers (8471.41), but if their primary function is storage, 8471.70 is more appropriate.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Hard drive?

The standard HS code for hard drives, including HDDs and SSDs used with computers, is 8471.70.

Are external hard drives classified differently than internal ones?

No, both internal and external hard drives are classified under 8471.70 as they both function as storage units for automatic data processing machines.