Chapter 84 — Machinery
HS 8471 — Automatic data processing machines (computers)
Automatic data processing machines and units thereof — the heading for computers and many computing peripherals.
What falls under HS 8471?
Products commonly classified under this heading include:
- laptops and desktops
- tablets (ADP type)
- keyboards and mice
- storage units
Examples, not a ruling — the exact code depends on the finished product.
What moves your duty rate?
For goods under HS 8471, the rate usually turns on:
- whether the unit is a complete machine or a part
- whether it is presented as a system
- destination country
Duty rates are not shown here on purpose: they depend on the full 8–10 digit code, the destination country and any trade remedies. Enter the rate your broker confirms into the landed-cost calculator.
Questions
Common questions about HS 8471
Are laptops duty-free everywhere?
Duty treatment for computing equipment varies by country and agreement — some regions apply low or zero rates, others do not. Do not assume; confirm for your destination.
Related headings
All headingsNeighbouring codes
8517Telephone sets and communication apparatussmartphones, routers and modems, network switches8536Electrical switching / protecting apparatus (≤1,000 V)switches, plugs and sockets, connectors and terminals8544Insulated wire, cable and other conductorsUSB and charging cables, power cords, data cables
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