Product classification
HS code for Network card: 8471.80
Units of automatic data processing machines, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70.
Classification of network card under HS 8471.80
Network cards, also known as Network Interface Controllers (NICs), are classified under HS code 8471.80 as units of automatic data processing (ADP) machines. This classification is applied because the network card is a functional unit designed to be used exclusively or principally as part of a computer system. According to the Chapter 84 notes, a unit is classified here if it is of a kind solely or principally used in an ADP system, is connectable to the central processing unit, and is able to accept or deliver data in a form (codes or signals) which can be used by the system. The network card facilitates the processing and transfer of data between the computer's internal bus and the external network medium, making it an essential peripheral unit for modern computing environments.
- Covers
- Ethernet PCI and PCIe cards
- Server-grade network adapters
- Internal Wi-Fi cards for laptops and desktops
- Fiber optic network interface cards
- Token ring adapters
- 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. Network cards are often confused with HS code 8517.62. While 8517.62 covers machines for the reception and transmission of data (like switches and routers), internal cards that are part of the computer's architecture are traditionally placed in 8471.80. However, with the 2022 HS updates, many standalone communication adapters are moving toward 8517.62. It is vital to check if the card is an internal component (8471.80) or a standalone communication device. USB-based network adapters are also frequently misclassified here but often belong in 8517.62.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847180 (the code used for network card), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847180 (the code used for network 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 network 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 network card
Brazil classifies network 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 network card
What is the HS code for Network card?
The HS code for Network 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 an internal network interface card used in a computer is 8471.80.
How do I classify Network card for customs?
Network 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.
Are external USB network adapters classified under 8471.80?
Generally, external adapters that function as communication apparatus are more appropriately classified under HS code 8517.62.
Which countries are the top exporters of network card (HS 847180)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847180 (the code used for network 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 network card (HS 847180)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847180 (the code used for network 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 Network card the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847180 for Network 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 network card in Brazil?
In Brazil, network card (HS 847180) is classified under NCM 8471.80.00.