What is HS-4 8471 used for?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
HS-4 · 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
Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 8471 when importing or exporting automatic data processing machines, such as laptops or desktop computers. For example, a portable laptop weighing under 10 kg would fall under this heading.
When deciding between subheadings, consider the weight and configuration of your device. For instance, HS-6 847130 applies to portable machines under 10 kg, while HS-6 847141 covers machines with a central processing unit and input/output units in the same housing, regardless of weight.
If your product is a system that combines multiple components but doesn't fit neatly into the previous categories, HS-6 847149 is the right choice. This line is for systems presented as a whole, rather than individual components.
For units like storage or input/output devices, you’ll refer to HS-6 847150 through HS-6 847180. Each of these lines specifies different configurations and functionalities, so ensure you match your product's characteristics to the correct subheading.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
automatic data processing machines · HS-4 8471 · portable laptops · data processing units · input/output units · storage units · computer systems · magnetic readers · optical data transcribers · HS-6 subheadings · importing data machines · exporting computers
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Portable laptops under 10 kg (HS-6 847130)
- All-in-one computers with CPU and I/O units (HS-6 847141)
- Integrated systems combining various components (HS-6 847149)
- Standalone processing units not specified elsewhere (HS-6 847150)
- Input/output units with or without storage (HS-6 847160)
- Dedicated storage units (HS-6 847170)
- Miscellaneous units not classified elsewhere (HS-6 847180)
- Magnetic or optical readers (HS-6 847190)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify a laptop under HS codes?
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
What are the subheadings for automatic data processing machines?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Is my computer a portable data processing machine?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
How do I determine the correct HS-6 code for my data unit?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
What are the differences between HS-6 847141 and 847149?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
how to classify automatic data processing machines
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
differences between HS-6 codes for computers
Compare adjacent HS lines and pick the one that matches material, function, and product form most closely.
importing laptops under HS-4 8471
Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.
guidelines for data processing machine subheadings
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
choosing the right HS-6 code for data units
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
understanding HS-4 8471 for brokers
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
requirements for magnetic and optical readers in HS codes
Use this as a checklist topic, then confirm legal requirements with your broker or customs advisor.
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of machines fall under HS-4 8471?
- HS-4 8471 covers automatic data processing machines like laptops, desktops, and their components, including input/output and storage units.
- How do I know if my device is portable under HS-6 847130?
- Your device must weigh no more than 10 kg and include at least a central processing unit, a keyboard, and a display to qualify under HS-6 847130.
- What if my machine has multiple components?
- If your machine combines various components and doesn't fit other categories, consider HS-6 847149 for systems presented as a whole.
- What is the difference between HS-6 847150 and HS-6 847160?
- HS-6 847150 refers to processing units, while HS-6 847160 covers input or output units, which may include storage in the same housing.
- Can I classify my optical reader under HS-4 8471?
- Yes, optical readers and machines for transcribing data onto media are classified under HS-6 847190, which is part of HS-4 8471.
Continue classification
Parent context
Nearby siblings
Next best action
Pick one of these actions to move from reading to a defensible classification decision.
Browse this heading in the lookup
Heading-browse mode uses HS-6 847100 (first line of this block).
HS-6 subheadings (8)
- 847130Automatic data processing machines; portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
- 847141Automatic data processing machines; comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30
- 847149Automatic data processing machines; presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41
- 847150Units of automatic data processing machines; processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
- 847160Units of automatic data processing machines; input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing
- 847170Units of automatic data processing machines; storage units
- 847180Units of automatic data processing machines; n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70
- 847190Magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included