HS code for calculator
The U.S. HS code for a calculator is usually 8470.10.00.40 (electronic), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic | 8470.10.00.40 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8470.10.00.40: Display only
What decides the code
An electronic calculator that runs on its own power and only displays results is classified under 8470.10.00.40, a subheading of heading 8470.
- Operation without an external power source places the calculator in 8470.10.00.40. A calculator that needs mains power falls under a different subheading of heading 8470.
- Display only output fits 8470.10.00.40. A unit that records or reproduces data as well moves to a different line in heading 8470.
- The calculating function itself keeps the article in heading 8470. A device without a calculating function is classified elsewhere.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 8471 as a data processing machine is wrong because a calculator performs arithmetic, not general data processing.
- Classifying under 8543 as an electrical machine with an individual function is wrong because heading 8470 covers calculating machines specifically.
- Classifying under 9017 as a measuring or calculating instrument is wrong because a pocket calculator is a calculating machine of heading 8470.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8470.10.00.40, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Electronic
- CN 8470 10 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a calculator?
The U.S. HTS code for a calculator is usually 8470.10.00.40 (electronic). The first six digits, 8470.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a calculator from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8470.10.00.40 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.