Product classification
HS code for Desktop computer: 8471.49
Automatic data processing machines, presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41.
Classification of desktop computer under HS 8471.49
Desktop computers, when imported or exported as a complete set of components, are classified under HS code 8471.49. This code is part of Chapter 84, which covers automatic data processing (ADP) machines. Heading 8471 is the primary heading for computers and their units. Subheading 8471.49 specifically refers to "other" automatic data processing machines presented in the form of systems. According to Note 5(B) to Chapter 84, a system must consist of at least a central processing unit (CPU), an input unit (such as a keyboard), and an output unit (such as a monitor). The classification 8471.49 is used when these components are presented together as a functional unit but are not housed in the same enclosure. This distinguishes them from "all-in-one" computers. The classification follows GRI 1 and Note 5 to Chapter 84, which defines the technical requirements for ADP machines, including the ability to store programs, be freely programmed in accordance with the requirements of the user, and perform arithmetical computations specified by the user.
- Covers
- Tower PC systems with monitor and keyboard
- Workstation computer systems
- Desktop computer bundles (CPU, display, and input devices)
- Server systems presented with peripherals
- Gaming PC setups presented as complete systems
- Also under 8471.49
- Dell OptiPlex (tower)
- HP Z Workstation
- Lenovo ThinkStation
- custom-built gaming rigs (e.g., from Alienware, NZXT)
- Supermicro servers
Codes often confused with 8471.49
Common mistake. Desktop computers are often misclassified under 8471.30, which is strictly for portable machines like laptops weighing less than 10kg. Another common error is using 8471.41, which is reserved for systems where the processing unit and the display are combined in a single housing (all-in-one PCs). If only the tower (CPU) is being shipped without a monitor, it should be classified under 8471.50 as a processing unit, rather than a system under 8471.49.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847149 (the code used for desktop computer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847149 (the code used for desktop computer) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 847149, not only desktop computer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $5.4B 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $5.3B 21% of world exports
- 3 Poland $4.2B 17% of world exports
World total: $25.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.1B 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 6.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.2B 6.6% of world imports
World total: $18.5B 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 computer
Brazil classifies desktop computer under NCM 8471.49.00: HS 8471.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about desktop computer
What is the HS code for Desktop computer?
The HS code for Desktop computer is 847149 (Automatic data processing machines; presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41).
How do I classify Desktop computer for customs?
Desktop computer is classified under HS code 847149 — Automatic data processing machines; presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a complete desktop computer system?
A complete desktop computer system consisting of a CPU, monitor, and keyboard is classified under HS code 8471.49.
How does this differ from an all-in-one PC?
An all-in-one PC, where the monitor and CPU are in the same case, is classified under 8471.41, whereas 8471.49 is for systems with separate components.
Which countries are the top exporters of desktop computer (HS 847149)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847149 (the code used for desktop computer) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($5.4B, 22% of world exports), the United States ($5.3B) and Poland ($4.2B). World exports came to about $25.1B, 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 computer (HS 847149)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847149 (the code used for desktop computer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.1B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($1.2B) and the United Kingdom ($1.2B). World imports came to about $18.5B, 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 computer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847149 for Desktop computer 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 computer in Brazil?
In Brazil, desktop computer (HS 847149) is classified under NCM 8471.49.00.