HS Code Subheading

Calculating machines; electronic, (not incorporating a printing device), needing an external power source

8470.29 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 847029

This category encompasses electronic calculating machines that do not incorporate a printing device but require an external source of electric power. These are typically desktop models, offering larger displays and more robust keypads than their portable counterparts, making them suitable for continuous use in offices, schools, and homes. They are widely traded for general calculation tasks where a physical printout is not necessary. Major importers include office supply chains, educational institutions, and electronics retailers, while manufacturing is heavily concentrated in East Asia. Trade focuses on reliability, display clarity, and ergonomic design for prolonged use.

Products Under This Code

Desktop display calculators, large-display office calculators, basic electronic calculators (plug-in), financial desktop calculators (non-printing), professional desktop calculators

Real World Examples

Casio DJ-120D Plus, Canon AS-120V, Sharp EL-1801V, Texas Instruments TI-BA II Plus Professional (desktop version), Victor 1240-3

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 847010 (battery-powered calculators) if the external power requirement is not strictly observed, or 847021 (printing calculators) if the absence of a printer is missed.

Products Classified Under 8470.29

Desktop calculatorElectronic calculator

Related Codes

8470.10 Calculating machines; electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions 8470.21 Calculating machines; electronic, incorporating a printing device, needing an external source of power 8470.30 Calculating machines; non-electronic 8470.50 Cash registers 8470.90 Machines incorporating a calculating device; n.e.c. in heading no. 8470

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China is the primary exporter, while the USA, Germany, and the UK are significant importers for office and educational markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847029?

HS code 847029 covers: Calculating machines; electronic, (not incorporating a printing device), needing an external power source. This category encompasses electronic calculating machines that do not incorporate a printing device but require an external source of electric power. These are typically desktop models, offering larger displays and more robust keypads than their portable counterparts, making them suitable for continuous use in offices, schools, and homes. They are widely traded for general calculation tasks where a physical printout is not necessary. Major importers include office supply chains, educational institutions, and electronics retailers, while manufacturing is heavily concentrated in East Asia. Trade focuses on reliability, display clarity, and ergonomic design for prolonged use.

What products fall under HS code 847029?

Desktop display calculators, large-display office calculators, basic electronic calculators (plug-in), financial desktop calculators (non-printing), professional desktop calculators

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847029?

Often confused with 847010 (battery-powered calculators) if the external power requirement is not strictly observed, or 847021 (printing calculators) if the absence of a printer is missed.

How is HS code 847029 structured?

HS code 847029 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (70) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.