Product classification

HS code for Cash register: 8470.50

Cash registers.

Classification of cash register under HS 8470.50

Cash registers are classified under HS code 8470.50. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, which directs classification to the heading that most specifically describes the goods. Heading 8470 covers calculating machines and cash registers. While modern cash registers often incorporate advanced data processing capabilities, they remain under 8470.50 because their primary function is recording and calculating sales transactions in a retail environment. This subheading includes both electronic and mechanical versions, provided they are designed for the specific purpose of managing point-of-sale financial data and typically include a cash drawer or a dedicated interface for transaction logging.

Covers
  • Electronic cash registers (ECR)
  • Mechanical cash registers
  • Point-of-sale (POS) terminals with integrated cash drawers
  • Self-service checkout registers
  • Portable cash registers for mobile vendors
Also under 8470.50
  • Casio SE-S400
  • Sharp XE-A207
  • Sam4s ER-940
  • Royal 500DX
  • TEC MA-1530

Codes often confused with 8470.50

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8471, which covers automatic data processing machines (computers). If a device is a general-purpose computer used for retail but lacks the specialized hardware of a cash register, such as a built-in cash drawer or dedicated retail firmware, it may be classified under 8471.30 or 8471.41. Additionally, standalone credit card terminals without cash recording functions are often classified under 8471.90 or 8517.62.

84.71Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included8471.30Automatic data processing machines; portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display8471.41Automatic 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. 8471.308471.90Magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included8517.62Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus

Top exporters and importers of HS 847050 (the code used for cash register), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847050 (the code used for cash register) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 847050, not only cash register.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $2.4B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$559M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$362M

World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $929M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $301M
  3. 3 Hong Kong $240M

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 cash register

Brazil splits HS 8470.50 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about cash register

What is the HS code for Cash register?

The HS code for Cash register is 847050 (Cash registers). The primary HS code for a cash register is 8470.50, which specifically covers cash registers within the broader category of calculating and accounting machinery.

How do I classify Cash register for customs?

Cash register is classified under HS code 847050 — Cash registers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include POS software?

No, software is generally classified separately under heading 8523 if it is provided on physical media, or it may be considered part of the hardware value depending on the jurisdiction's rules on digital goods.

Which countries are the top exporters of cash register (HS 847050)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847050 (the code used for cash register) 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 cash register (HS 847050)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 847050 (the code used for cash register) 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.

Is the HS code for Cash register the same in all countries?

The base HS code 847050 for Cash register is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for cash register in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 847050 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cash register depends on the product's details: 8470.50.10 (Electronic cash registers), 8470.50.90 (Other cash registers).