Product classification
HS code for Desktop calculator: 8470.29
Calculating machines, electronic, (not incorporating a printing device), needing an external power source.
Classification of desktop calculator under HS 8470.29
Desktop calculators are classified under HS code 8470.29. This classification falls within Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8470 specifically includes calculating machines and data-recording or reproducing machines with calculating functions. The subheading 8470.29 is designated for electronic calculating machines that do not incorporate a printing device and require an external source of power. This classification is determined by the functional characteristics of the device and its power requirements. Unlike portable, battery-operated pocket calculators, desktop models are designed for stationary use and often feature larger displays and keys. The absence of a printing mechanism (such as a paper roll feeder) is the primary factor that distinguishes 8470.29 from 8470.21. Under the General Rules for Interpretation (GRI), the product is classified based on its primary function of performing mathematical calculations. Even if the device has secondary features like a clock or calendar, its essential character as a calculating machine keeps it within heading 8470.
- Covers
- Mains-powered electronic calculators
- Non-printing desktop office calculators
- Scientific calculators requiring external power
- Financial calculators without internal printers
- Electronic adding machines without printing units
- Also under 8470.29
- Casio DJ-120D Plus
- Canon AS-120V
- Sharp EL-1801V
- Texas Instruments TI-BA II Plus Professional (desktop version)
- Victor 1240-3
Codes often confused with 8470.29
Common mistake. Desktop calculators are frequently misclassified under HS code 8470.10, which is reserved for electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power (pocket-size). They are also confused with 8470.21, which is the code for electronic calculating machines incorporating a printing device. Furthermore, some importers mistakenly use 8471.30 or 8471.41, which are codes for automatic data processing machines (computers), but a calculator lacks the programmable versatility required for Chapter 8471.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847029 (the code used for desktop calculator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847029 (the code used for desktop calculator) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 40% 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 847029, not only desktop calculator.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $24M 57% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.9M 7.1% of world exports
- 3 Poland $2.9M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $41M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $20M 40% of world imports
- 2 France $3.0M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 Poland $2.5M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $51M 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 desktop calculator
Brazil classifies desktop calculator under NCM 8470.29.00: HS 8470.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about desktop calculator
What is the HS code for Desktop calculator?
The HS code for Desktop calculator is 847029 (Calculating machines; electronic, (not incorporating a printing device), needing an external power source).
How do I classify Desktop calculator for customs?
Desktop calculator is classified under HS code 847029 — Calculating machines; electronic, (not incorporating a printing device), needing an external power source. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a non-printing desktop calculator?
The correct HS code for a non-printing electronic desktop calculator requiring external power is 8470.29.
What if the calculator has a built-in printer?
If the electronic calculator incorporates a printing device, it must be classified under HS code 8470.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of desktop calculator (HS 847029)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847029 (the code used for desktop calculator) in UN Comtrade data were China ($24M, 57% of world exports), Germany ($2.9M) and Poland ($2.9M). World exports came to about $41M, 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 desktop calculator (HS 847029)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847029 (the code used for desktop calculator) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($20M, 40% of world imports), France ($3.0M) and Poland ($2.5M). World imports came to about $51M, 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 Desktop calculator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847029 for Desktop calculator 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 desktop calculator in Brazil?
In Brazil, desktop calculator (HS 847029) is classified under NCM 8470.29.00.