Product classification
HS code for Laptop: 8471.30
Automatic data processing machines, portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Classification of laptop under HS 8471.30
Laptops are classified under HS code 8471.30. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8471 is dedicated to automatic data processing (ADP) machines. Subheading 8471.30 specifically identifies portable automatic data processing machines. To qualify for this code, the device must meet three strict criteria: it must weigh no more than 10 kg, it must be portable, and it must consist of at least a central processing unit (CPU), a keyboard, and a display in a single housing. This definition is designed to distinguish laptops and notebooks from desktop computers and larger server units. The classification is based on the functional integration of components and the physical weight limit defined in the Harmonized System legal notes.
- Covers
- Laptops and notebooks
- Ultrabooks and netbooks
- Tablets with permanently attached keyboards weighing under 10kg
- Convertible 2-in-1 laptops
- Portable workstations meeting the weight and component criteria
- Also under 8471.30
- Apple MacBook Air
- Dell XPS 13
- HP Spectre x360
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
- Microsoft Surface Laptop
Codes often confused with 8471.30
Common mistake. Laptops are sometimes misclassified under 8471.41, which is for other ADP machines presented in the form of systems (typically desktops). Another common error is classifying tablets without integrated keyboards under 8471.30; these are often classified under 8471.30 in some jurisdictions but may fall under 8471.41 or 8517.13 (if they have cellular capabilities) depending on local customs rulings. Devices exceeding 10 kg must be classified under 8471.41 or 8471.49.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847130 (the code used for laptop), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847130 (the code used for laptop) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 847130, not only laptop.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $91.2B 49% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$41.7B 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $6.8B 3.7% of world exports
World total: $185.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $49.3B 27% of world imports
- 2 Germany $13.2B 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Japan $11.2B 6.2% of world imports
World total: $182.3B 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. 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 codes for laptop
Brazil splits HS 8471.30 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8471.30.11Pocket computers under 350 g, screen up to 140 cm²
- 8471.30.12Sub-3.5 kg laptops, screen over 140, under 560 cm²
- 8471.30.19Other battery-powered portable computers
- 8471.30.90Portable computers needing external power
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about laptop
What is the HS code for Laptop?
The HS code for Laptop is 847130 (Automatic data processing machines; portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display). The standard HS code for a portable laptop weighing less than 10 kg is 8471.30.
How do I classify Laptop for customs?
Laptop is classified under HS code 847130 — Automatic data processing machines; portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include tablets?
It includes tablets only if they have a built-in keyboard and meet the weight and CPU requirements. Tablets without keyboards are often classified differently.
Which countries are the top exporters of laptop (HS 847130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847130 (the code used for laptop) in UN Comtrade data were China ($91.2B, 49% of world exports), Vietnam (about $41.7B) and the United States ($6.8B). World exports came to about $185.8B, 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 laptop (HS 847130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847130 (the code used for laptop) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($49.3B, 27% of world imports), Germany ($13.2B) and Japan ($11.2B). World imports came to about $182.3B, 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 Laptop the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847130 for Laptop 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 laptop in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847130 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for laptop depends on the product's details: 8471.30.11 (Pocket computers under 350 g, screen up to 140 cm²), 8471.30.12 (Sub-3.5 kg laptops, screen over 140, under 560 cm²), 8471.30.19 (Other battery-powered portable computers), 8471.30.90 (Portable computers needing external power).