Heading 8473

Parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 8470 to 8472

14 declarable lines

Heading 8473 covers parts and accessories that are used solely or principally with the machines of headings 8470 (calculating machines, cash registers), 8471 (automatic data processing machines) and 8472 (other office machines). It does not cover covers, carrying cases and similar items. The heading splits first by the machine the part serves, then by whether the item is a printed circuit assembly, another part of a printed circuit assembly, or other parts and accessories; subheading 8473.50 covers parts equally suitable for two or more of headings 8470 to 8472.

Products in this heading

Memory modules for laptop and desktop computers
Printed circuit assemblies for automatic teller machines
Face plates and lock latches of printed circuit assemblies
Parts and accessories for electronic calculating machines
Parts for word processing machines
Internal parts and brackets for automatic data processing machines
Printed circuit assemblies equally suitable for machines of two or more of headings 8470 to 8472

How to choose the right subheading

Identify which machine the part serves: heading 8470, 8471 or 8472, since each has its own subheading group.
Decide whether the item is a printed circuit assembly, since that changes the subheading within the group.
For heading 8471 parts, check whether the item incorporates a cathode ray tube.
Check whether the item is equally suitable for two or more of headings 8470 to 8472, which sends it to subheading 8473.50.
Check whether the item is a face plate or lock latch of a printed circuit assembly, which has its own line.

Often confused with

Laptop sleeves and carrying cases
Heading 8473 expressly excludes covers, carrying cases and the like.
Heading 4202
Complete computers and disk drives ready for use
Finished ADP machines and units are classified in heading 8471, not as parts.
Heading 8471
Parts of printers, copiers and fax machines
Those machines are in heading 8443, so their parts and accessories follow that heading.
Heading 8443
Parts for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Heading 8486 covers machines for making semiconductor devices and their parts.
Heading 8486
Electrical connectors, plugs and sockets
Connectors and similar electrical apparatus are classified by their electrical function.
Heading 8536

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for computer memory modules?

Memory modules suitable for use solely or principally with machines of heading 8471 are classified under 8473.30.11.40, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on printed circuit assemblies for automatic teller machines?

Printed circuit assemblies for automatic teller machines of subheading 8472.90.10 are classified under 8473.40.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify a part that fits both a calculating machine and a computer?

Parts equally suitable for use with machines of two or more of headings 8470 to 8472 go in subheading 8473.50; printed circuit assemblies fall under 8473.50.30.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free, and other parts under 8473.50.90.00, also 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.