HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8470.50 – Cash registers
HS code 8470.50 is the 6-digit subheading for cash registers. It is used for electronic cash registers, POS cash registers, retail cash registers, hospitality cash registers and basic till systems.
What HS 8470.50 covers
This HS code specifically covers cash registers, which are indispensable tools for retail, hospitality, and service industries to process transactions, calculate totals, and often manage basic inventory. These machines range from simple electronic models to more advanced systems with integrated scanning and payment processing capabilities. Importers include retail chains, small businesses, restaurants, and hospitality groups seeking efficient point-of-sale solutions. Major exporters are manufacturers in Asia and Europe, focusing on reliability, security features, and ease of use. Key considerations in trade include integration with other systems, reporting capabilities, and compliance with local tax regulations.
- Covers
- Electronic cash registers
- POS cash registers
- Retail cash registers
- Hospitality cash registers
- Basic till systems
- Programmable cash registers
- Examples
- Casio SE-S400
- Sharp XE-A207
- Sam4s ER-940
- Royal 500DX
- TEC MA-1530
Codes often confused with 8470.50
Common mistake. Often confused with 847141 (ADP machines with input/output in same housing) if the cash register has advanced computing capabilities, or 847021 (printing calculators) if its primary function is seen as just calculation and printing.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 847050, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847050 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.4B 45% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$559M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Taiwan* ~$362M 6.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $929M 19% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $301M 6.2% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $240M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $4.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8470.50 2
Brazil splits HS 8470.50 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.70 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8470.50
What is HS code 847050?
HS code 847050 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cash registers. This HS code specifically covers cash registers, which are indispensable tools for retail, hospitality, and service industries to process transactions, calculate totals, and often manage basic inventory. These machines range from simple electronic models to more advanced systems with integrated scanning and payment processing capabilities. Importers include retail chains, small businesses, restaurants, and hospitality groups seeking efficient point-of-sale solutions. Major exporters are manufacturers in Asia and Europe, focusing on reliability, security features, and ease of use. Key considerations in trade include integration with other systems, reporting capabilities, and compliance with local tax regulations.
What products fall under HS code 847050?
Electronic cash registers, POS cash registers, retail cash registers, hospitality cash registers, basic till systems, programmable cash registers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 847050?
Often confused with 847141 (ADP machines with input/output in same housing) if the cash register has advanced computing capabilities, or 847021 (printing calculators) if its primary function is seen as just calculation and printing.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847050?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847050 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.4B, 45% of world exports), Vietnam (about $559M) and Taiwan (about $362M). World exports came to about $5.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 847050?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847050 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($929M, 19% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($301M) and Hong Kong ($240M). World imports came to about $4.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 847050 structured?
HS code 847050 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847050?
Brazil splits HS code 847050 into 2 NCM codes: 8470.50.10 (Electronic cash registers), 8470.50.90 (Other cash registers). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.