HS Code Subheading

Calculating machines; non-electronic

8470.30 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 847030

This niche HS code covers non-electronic calculating machines, which primarily refers to mechanical or electro-mechanical devices that perform calculations without relying on electronic components. While largely superseded by modern electronic calculators, these items still hold value for historical preservation, specialized industrial applications, or as collector's items. Trade in this category is highly specialized, involving collectors, museums, and niche industrial users seeking specific vintage or unique mechanical devices. Exporters might be specialized antique dealers or manufacturers of very specific, non-electronic industrial counters. Key aspects include mechanical precision, historical significance, and rarity.

Products Under This Code

Abacus, mechanical adding machines, slide rules, comptometers, mechanical cash registers (pre-electronic), pinwheel calculators

Real World Examples

Curta calculator, Monroe mechanical calculator, Facit mechanical calculator, Soroban abacus, Marchant calculating machine

Common Misclassification

Can be easily confused with 847029 or 847021 if the 'non-electronic' aspect is overlooked, or even 970600 (antiques) if the item's primary value is historical.

Products Classified Under 8470.30

Abacus

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 8470.29 Calculating machines; electronic, (not incorporating a printing device), needing an external power source 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

Trade is highly specialized; Japan and Germany might export vintage models, while collectors globally import them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847030?

HS code 847030 covers: Calculating machines; non-electronic. This niche HS code covers non-electronic calculating machines, which primarily refers to mechanical or electro-mechanical devices that perform calculations without relying on electronic components. While largely superseded by modern electronic calculators, these items still hold value for historical preservation, specialized industrial applications, or as collector's items. Trade in this category is highly specialized, involving collectors, museums, and niche industrial users seeking specific vintage or unique mechanical devices. Exporters might be specialized antique dealers or manufacturers of very specific, non-electronic industrial counters. Key aspects include mechanical precision, historical significance, and rarity.

What products fall under HS code 847030?

Abacus, mechanical adding machines, slide rules, comptometers, mechanical cash registers (pre-electronic), pinwheel calculators

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847030?

Can be easily confused with 847029 or 847021 if the 'non-electronic' aspect is overlooked, or even 970600 (antiques) if the item's primary value is historical.

How is HS code 847030 structured?

HS code 847030 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.