HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8471.49 – Automatic data processing machines; presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41

HS code 8471.49 is the 6-digit subheading for automatic data processing machines, presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41. It is used for desktop PCs (tower/mini-tower), workstations, servers (rack-mount, tower), gaming PCs and custom-built computers.

What HS 8471.49 covers

This residual category for automatic data processing (ADP) machines covers systems that are not portable (847130) and not 'all-in-one' (847141). It primarily includes traditional desktop computers where the CPU is housed in a separate tower or case, connected to external monitors, keyboards, and mice. This code also encompasses server systems and other complex ADP setups designed for specific tasks. These systems are crucial for businesses, data centers, and power users requiring modularity, upgradeability, or high performance. Importers range from large corporations to individual enthusiasts, with manufacturing hubs predominantly in Asia. Trade focuses on component flexibility, processing power, and scalability.

Covers
  • Desktop PCs (tower/mini-tower)
  • Workstations
  • Servers (rack-mount, tower)
  • Gaming PCs
  • Custom-built computers
  • Small form factor PCs (separate components)
Examples
  • Dell OptiPlex (tower)
  • HP Z Workstation
  • Lenovo ThinkStation
  • custom-built gaming rigs (e.g., from Alienware, NZXT)
  • Supermicro servers

Codes often confused with 8471.49

Common mistake. Often confused with 847141 (all-in-one PCs) if the separate housing of the CPU is overlooked, or 847150 (processing units) if only the CPU tower is considered without its system context.

8471.41Automatic 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. 8471.308471.50Units 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

Top exporters and importers of HS code 847149, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 847149 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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. 1 Mexico $5.4B
  2. 2 United States $5.3B
  3. 3 Poland $4.2B

World total: $25.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $3.1B
  2. 2 Germany $1.2B
  3. 3 United Kingdom $1.2B

World total: $18.5B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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. 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 code for 8471.49

Brazil does not split HS 8471.49: its NCM code is 8471.49.00.

  1. 8471.49.00 Other computers presented as systemsOutras, apresentadas sob a forma de sistemas

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.71 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8471.49

What is HS code 847149?

HS code 847149 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Automatic data processing machines; presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41. This residual category for automatic data processing (ADP) machines covers systems that are not portable (847130) and not 'all-in-one' (847141). It primarily includes traditional desktop computers where the CPU is housed in a separate tower or case, connected to external monitors, keyboards, and mice. This code also encompasses server systems and other complex ADP setups designed for specific tasks. These systems are crucial for businesses, data centers, and power users requiring modularity, upgradeability, or high performance. Importers range from large corporations to individual enthusiasts, with manufacturing hubs predominantly in Asia. Trade focuses on component flexibility, processing power, and scalability.

What products fall under HS code 847149?

Desktop PCs (tower/mini-tower), workstations, servers (rack-mount, tower), gaming PCs, custom-built computers, small form factor PCs (separate components)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847149?

Often confused with 847141 (all-in-one PCs) if the separate housing of the CPU is overlooked, or 847150 (processing units) if only the CPU tower is considered without its system context.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 847149?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 847149 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($5.4B, 22% of world exports), the United States ($5.3B) and Poland ($4.2B). World exports came to about $25.1B, 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 847149?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 847149 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.1B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($1.2B) and the United Kingdom ($1.2B). World imports came to about $18.5B, 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 847149 structured?

HS code 847149 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (71) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 847149?

In Brazil, HS code 847149 is NCM 8471.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.