Product classification
HS code for Electronic calculator: 8470.29
Calculating machines, electronic, (not incorporating a printing device), needing an external power source.
Classification of electronic calculator under HS 8470.29
Electronic calculators that do not incorporate a printing device and require an external power source are classified under HS code 8470.29. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8470 specifically covers calculating machines and data-recording or reproducing machines with calculating functions. The sub-classification 8470.29 is determined by two negative constraints: the absence of a built-in printing mechanism and the lack of an internal power source (such as a battery or solar cell) that would allow for autonomous operation. These units typically rely on an AC adapter or a direct connection to a power grid. This distinction is vital for trade statistics, as it separates heavy-duty desktop office equipment from portable, battery-operated consumer electronics.
- Covers
- Desktop electronic calculators without printers
- Scientific calculators requiring external AC power
- Financial calculators without internal battery compartments
- External-power-only mathematical workstations
- Non-printing electronic adding machines
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8470.10, which covers electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of power (portable calculators). Another common error is using HS code 8471, which is reserved for automatic data processing machines (computers). While a calculator processes data, it is a dedicated calculating machine, which keeps it within heading 8470 rather than 8471.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847029 (the code used for electronic calculator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847029 (the code used for electronic 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 electronic 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 electronic calculator
Brazil classifies electronic 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 electronic calculator
What is the HS code for Electronic calculator?
The HS code for Electronic calculator is 847029 (Calculating machines; electronic, (not incorporating a printing device), needing an external power source). The HS code for a non-printing electronic calculator requiring an external power source is 8470.29.
How do I classify Electronic calculator for customs?
Electronic 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 difference between 8470.10 and 8470.29?
8470.10 is for portable, battery-operated or solar-powered calculators, while 8470.29 is for calculators that must be plugged into an external power supply to function.
Which countries are the top exporters of electronic calculator (HS 847029)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847029 (the code used for electronic 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 electronic calculator (HS 847029)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847029 (the code used for electronic 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 Electronic calculator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847029 for Electronic 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 electronic calculator in Brazil?
In Brazil, electronic calculator (HS 847029) is classified under NCM 8470.29.00.