HS Code Subheading

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

8471.90 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 847190

HS 847190 covers specialized machines designed for reading magnetic or optical data, transcribing data onto media in coded form, and processing such data, provided they are not specified elsewhere. This category is vital for automating data capture and entry processes across various industries. Importers and exporters include manufacturers of retail point-of-sale systems, banking equipment, library systems, and data entry service providers. Key considerations in this trade involve the increasing need for efficient and accurate data input, the integration of these devices into larger information systems, and the ongoing evolution of data encoding and reading technologies. These machines streamline operations and enhance data integrity.

Products Under This Code

Barcode scanners, QR code readers, magnetic stripe readers, smart card readers, optical mark readers (OMR), data transcription machines, check readers, RFID readers

Real World Examples

Honeywell Xenon 1950g barcode scanner, Zebra DS2208 QR code reader, Verifone VX 520 card reader, Fujitsu fi-7160 document scanner with OCR

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with 847160 (input units) if seen as general input devices, but 847190 is more specific to 'readers' and 'transcribing data onto media.' It's also distinct from 8523 (recorded media) which covers the blank or pre-recorded media itself.

Products Classified Under 8471.90

Barcode readerSmart card readerOptical disc 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 8471.70 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

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, the United States, Germany, and Japan are significant in the trade of these specialized data handling machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847190?

HS code 847190 covers: 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. HS 847190 covers specialized machines designed for reading magnetic or optical data, transcribing data onto media in coded form, and processing such data, provided they are not specified elsewhere. This category is vital for automating data capture and entry processes across various industries. Importers and exporters include manufacturers of retail point-of-sale systems, banking equipment, library systems, and data entry service providers. Key considerations in this trade involve the increasing need for efficient and accurate data input, the integration of these devices into larger information systems, and the ongoing evolution of data encoding and reading technologies. These machines streamline operations and enhance data integrity.

What products fall under HS code 847190?

Barcode scanners, QR code readers, magnetic stripe readers, smart card readers, optical mark readers (OMR), data transcription machines, check readers, RFID readers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847190?

This code can be confused with 847160 (input units) if seen as general input devices, but 847190 is more specific to 'readers' and 'transcribing data onto media.' It's also distinct from 8523 (recorded media) which covers the blank or pre-recorded media itself.

How is HS code 847190 structured?

HS code 847190 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.