HS Code for Graphics card

Graphics cards, also known as video cards or GPUs, are classified under HS code 8471.80. This code resides in Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8471 covers automatic data processing (ADP) machines and units thereof. A graphics card is considered a "unit" of an ADP machine because it performs a specific function—processing and rendering visual data—and is designed to be connected to the central processing unit. According to Note 5(B) to Chapter 84, a unit must be of a kind solely or principally used in an ADP system, be connectable to the central processing unit, and be able to accept or deliver data in a form usable by the system. Graphics cards meet all these criteria. They are distinct from the main processing unit (8471.50) and storage units (8471.70), falling into the "other units" category of 8471.80.

Products Included

• Discrete Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)
• Video graphics array (VGA) cards
• PCI-Express graphics cards
• External GPU enclosures (eGPUs)
• Workstation graphics accelerators

Common Misclassification

Graphics cards are often misclassified under HS code 8473.30, which covers parts and accessories of machines under heading 8471. However, because a graphics card performs a discrete function (data conversion for display) and meets the definition of a "unit," 8471.80 is the more specific and correct classification. Another error is using 8542.31, which is for electronic integrated circuits (the chips themselves) rather than the completed circuit board assembly.

FAQ

What is the HS code for graphics card?

The standard HS code for a completed graphics card assembly is 8471.80.

Is a GPU chip classified the same as a graphics card?

No, a standalone GPU chip is classified under 8542.31 as an electronic integrated circuit, whereas the card assembly is 8471.80.