HS Code Subheading

Units of automatic data processing machines; storage units

8471.70 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 847170

HS 847170 is dedicated to storage units for automatic data processing machines, a category fundamental to the digital economy. These units are responsible for retaining all forms of digital data, from personal files to vast enterprise databases. Key importers and exporters include data center operators, cloud service providers, electronics manufacturers, and a broad spectrum of businesses and consumers. The trade in storage units is characterized by relentless innovation in capacity, speed, and form factor, driven by the exponential growth of data, the rise of cloud computing, and the increasing demand for secure and reliable data retention solutions. Global supply chains are complex and highly competitive.

Products Under This Code

Hard disk drives (HDDs), Solid State Drives (SSDs), USB flash drives, external hard drives, network-attached storage (NAS) devices, memory cards, enterprise storage arrays

Real World Examples

Samsung 990 Pro SSD, Western Digital My Passport external HDD, Seagate IronWolf NAS drive, Crucial MX500 SSD

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with 8523 (media for recording, e.g., blank CDs/DVDs) which covers the blank media itself, or 847160 if a device combines storage with significant input/output functions, but storage is not its sole or primary purpose.

Products Classified Under 8471.70

Hard driveUSB drive

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 8471.60 Units of automatic data processing machines; input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing 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, South Korea, and Japan are key players in the global trade of storage units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847170?

HS code 847170 covers: Units of automatic data processing machines; storage units. HS 847170 is dedicated to storage units for automatic data processing machines, a category fundamental to the digital economy. These units are responsible for retaining all forms of digital data, from personal files to vast enterprise databases. Key importers and exporters include data center operators, cloud service providers, electronics manufacturers, and a broad spectrum of businesses and consumers. The trade in storage units is characterized by relentless innovation in capacity, speed, and form factor, driven by the exponential growth of data, the rise of cloud computing, and the increasing demand for secure and reliable data retention solutions. Global supply chains are complex and highly competitive.

What products fall under HS code 847170?

Hard disk drives (HDDs), Solid State Drives (SSDs), USB flash drives, external hard drives, network-attached storage (NAS) devices, memory cards, enterprise storage arrays

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847170?

This code can be confused with 8523 (media for recording, e.g., blank CDs/DVDs) which covers the blank media itself, or 847160 if a device combines storage with significant input/output functions, but storage is not its sole or primary purpose.

How is HS code 847170 structured?

HS code 847170 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 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.