Heading 8471

Automatic data processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included

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Heading 8471 covers automatic data processing machines and units of such machines, plus related readers and data transcription or processing machines not specified elsewhere. The heading is split between complete portable machines, other complete machines and systems, processing units, input/output units, storage units, other units, and a residual other line. The listed lines in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Laptops and other portable computers weighing not more than 10 kg with a CPU, keyboard and display
Desktop computers with a CPU and an input/output unit in the same housing
Computer keyboards
Optical scanners
Hard magnetic disk drive units
Control or adapter units for ADP machines
Processing units without an input/output unit in the same housing

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the item is a complete ADP machine or a unit of an ADP machine.
For a complete portable machine, confirm it weighs not more than 10 kg and has at least a CPU, keyboard and display.
For a complete nonportable machine, determine whether the CPU and input/output unit are in the same housing or entered as a system.
For units, decide whether it is a processing unit, input/output unit, storage unit or other unit, then apply subtype facts such as CRT, keyboard, optical scanner, magnetic disk drive, disk diameter, cabinet assembly or suitability for physical incorporation.
Use a residual Other line only when no more specific subheading in heading 8471 fits.

Often confused with

Smartphones
They are communication devices, not automatic data processing machines.
Heading 8517
Computer monitors and televisions
Display units with video reception are classified outside heading 8471.
Heading 8528
Printers and copiers
Printing and copying machines are classified there even when used with computers.
Heading 8443
Internal replacement parts and accessories for computers
Parts suitable for ADP machines are classified as parts, not complete units.
Heading 8473

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a laptop?

A portable ADP machine weighing not more than 10 kg with at least a CPU, keyboard and display is 8471.30.01.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on a computer keyboard?

Computer keyboards are classified in 8471.60.20.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify a desktop computer with a CPU and input/output unit in the same housing, not using a CRT?

Use 8471.41.01.50 for other machines comprising a CPU and an input/output unit in the same housing; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.