HS Code for Mouse

A computer mouse is classified under HS code 8471.60. This classification is governed by Chapter 84, which includes nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8471 specifically covers automatic data processing (ADP) machines and units thereof. Within this heading, subheading 8471.60 is designated for input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing. A mouse is fundamentally an input device that allows a user to control a cursor and interact with a computer's graphical user interface. This code applies to various types of pointing devices, including traditional wired mice, wireless optical mice, and trackballs, provided they are designed to work with an ADP machine. The classification is based on the device's function as a peripheral unit that facilitates the input of data or commands into a central processing unit. Even if the mouse uses Bluetooth or other wireless technologies, it remains classified here as an input unit for a computer system.

Products Included

• Optical and laser computer mice
• Wireless and Bluetooth mice
• Trackball pointing devices
• Gaming mice
• Ergonomic vertical mice
• Touchpads (when imported as separate units)

Common Misclassification

Mice are sometimes misclassified under 8517 if they are wireless, due to their radio frequency components, but 8471.60 is the more specific code for computer input units. Another common error is using 9504.50, which is for video game consoles and controllers. While a gaming mouse is used for games, it is designed for use with a computer (ADP machine) and thus stays in 8471.60. Only controllers dedicated solely to game consoles should be in 9504. Additionally, if a mouse is imported as part of a complete laptop system, it is classified under 8471.30.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Mouse?

The HS code for a computer mouse, as an input unit for automatic data processing machines, is 8471.60.

Does this code include wireless mice with USB dongles?

Yes, wireless mice, including those that come with a USB receiver, are classified under 8471.60 as they function as input units for computers.