HS Code Subheading

Units of automatic data processing machines; input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing

8471.60 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 847160

HS 847160 covers the essential input and output units for automatic data processing machines, which are critical for human-computer interaction and data presentation. This category includes a vast array of peripherals that connect users to their digital world. Importers and exporters range from consumer electronics manufacturers and retailers to businesses and individual consumers. Key aspects of this trade include rapid technological advancements, the influence of consumer trends on design and functionality, and the significant volume of global shipments driven by both personal and professional use. The market is highly competitive, with continuous innovation in user experience and connectivity.

Products Under This Code

Keyboards, computer mice, monitors, printers, scanners, webcams, graphic tablets, joysticks

Real World Examples

Logitech MX Master 3 mouse, Dell UltraSharp U2723QE monitor, HP LaserJet Pro M404dn printer, Wacom Intuos Pro tablet

Common Misclassification

Confusion can arise with 8517 (telecommunication apparatus) if a device has significant communication functions, or 847170 (storage units) if it contains minor storage alongside its primary I/O function. Classification depends on the primary function of the unit.

Products Classified Under 8471.60

KeyboardMouseMonitor

Related Codes

8471.30 Automatic data processing machines; portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display 8471.41 Automatic 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 8471.49 Automatic data processing machines; presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41 8471.50 Units 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 8471.70 Units of automatic data processing machines; storage units 8471.80 Units of automatic data processing machines; n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70 8471.90 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

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, the United States, Germany, and Japan are major players in the global trade of these input and output units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847160?

HS code 847160 covers: Units of automatic data processing machines; input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing. HS 847160 covers the essential input and output units for automatic data processing machines, which are critical for human-computer interaction and data presentation. This category includes a vast array of peripherals that connect users to their digital world. Importers and exporters range from consumer electronics manufacturers and retailers to businesses and individual consumers. Key aspects of this trade include rapid technological advancements, the influence of consumer trends on design and functionality, and the significant volume of global shipments driven by both personal and professional use. The market is highly competitive, with continuous innovation in user experience and connectivity.

What products fall under HS code 847160?

Keyboards, computer mice, monitors, printers, scanners, webcams, graphic tablets, joysticks

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847160?

Confusion can arise with 8517 (telecommunication apparatus) if a device has significant communication functions, or 847170 (storage units) if it contains minor storage alongside its primary I/O function. Classification depends on the primary function of the unit.

How is HS code 847160 structured?

HS code 847160 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.