Product classification
HS code for Graphics card: 8471.80
Units of automatic data processing machines, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70.
Classification of graphics card under HS 8471.80
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.
- Covers
- Discrete Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)
- Video graphics array (VGA) cards
- PCI-Express graphics cards
- External GPU enclosures (eGPUs)
- Workstation graphics accelerators
- Also under 8471.80
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter
- StarTech.com USB-C docking station
- Blackmagic Design DeckLink capture card
Codes often confused with 8471.80
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847180 (the code used for graphics card), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847180 (the code used for graphics card) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% 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 847180, not only graphics card.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$44.7B 40% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Hong Kong $19.5B 17% of world exports
- 3 China $11.3B 10% of world exports
World total: $112.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $20.2B 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $16.8B 17% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $16.2B 17% of world imports
World total: $95.9B 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 code for graphics card
Brazil classifies graphics card under NCM 8471.80.00: HS 8471.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about graphics card
What is the HS code for Graphics card?
The HS code for Graphics card is 847180 (Units of automatic data processing machines; n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70). The standard HS code for a completed graphics card assembly is 8471.80.
How do I classify Graphics card for customs?
Graphics card is classified under HS code 847180 — Units of automatic data processing machines; n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of graphics card (HS 847180)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847180 (the code used for graphics card) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $44.7B, 40% of world exports), Hong Kong ($19.5B) and China ($11.3B). World exports came to about $112.0B, 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 graphics card (HS 847180)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847180 (the code used for graphics card) in UN Comtrade data were China ($20.2B, 21% of world imports), the United States ($16.8B) and Hong Kong ($16.2B). World imports came to about $95.9B, 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 Graphics card the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847180 for Graphics card 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 graphics card in Brazil?
In Brazil, graphics card (HS 847180) is classified under NCM 8471.80.00.