Product classification
HS code for Personal computer: 8471.49
Automatic data processing machines, presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41.
Classification of personal computer under HS 8471.49
Personal computers are classified under HS code 8471.49. Chapter 84 covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8471 is dedicated to automatic data processing (ADP) machines and units thereof. Subheading 8471.49 specifically refers to ADP machines presented in the form of systems. According to the Legal Notes to Chapter 84, a "system" in this context typically includes a central processing unit (CPU), an input unit (like a keyboard or mouse), and an output unit (like a monitor). To be classified under 8471.49, these components must be imported together as a complete functional unit. This classification reflects the integrated nature of desktop computer setups where multiple components work together to perform data processing tasks. The machine must be capable of being programmed in a language that can be modified by the user and must perform arithmetical computations specified by the user. This code is distinct from those used for portable computers or individual components imported separately. It is the standard classification for traditional desktop PC bundles used in homes and offices.
- Covers
- Desktop personal computer systems (CPU, monitor, keyboard)
- Workstation computer systems
- Gaming PC bundles
- Server systems presented as a complete unit
- Microcomputer systems for office use
- Also under 8471.49
- Dell OptiPlex (tower)
- HP Z Workstation
- Lenovo ThinkStation
- custom-built gaming rigs (e.g., from Alienware, NZXT)
- Supermicro servers
Codes often confused with 8471.49
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 8471.30, which is reserved for portable automatic data processing machines (laptops, tablets). Laptops must weigh less than 10kg and have a built-in screen and keyboard. Another common error is using 8471.41, which is for machines that combine the CPU, input, and output units in the same housing (like an All-in-One PC). If the monitor is imported separately from the CPU, the monitor should be classified under 8528.52, and the CPU under 8471.50, rather than using the system code 8471.49.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847149 (the code used for personal computer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847149 (the code used for personal computer) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 847149, not only personal computer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $5.4B 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $5.3B 21% of world exports
- 3 Poland $4.2B 17% of world exports
World total: $25.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.1B 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 6.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.2B 6.6% of world imports
World total: $18.5B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for personal computer
Brazil classifies personal computer under NCM 8471.49.00: HS 8471.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about personal computer
What is the HS code for Personal computer?
The HS code for Personal computer is 847149 (Automatic data processing machines; presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41). The HS code for a personal computer system (desktop) is 8471.49. For a laptop, the code is 8471.30.
How do I classify Personal computer for customs?
Personal computer is classified under HS code 847149 — Automatic data processing machines; presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the monitor?
Yes, if the monitor is presented as part of a complete system with the CPU and keyboard, it is included under 8471.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of personal computer (HS 847149)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847149 (the code used for personal computer) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($5.4B, 22% of world exports), the United States ($5.3B) and Poland ($4.2B). World exports came to about $25.1B, 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 personal computer (HS 847149)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847149 (the code used for personal computer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.1B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($1.2B) and the United Kingdom ($1.2B). World imports came to about $18.5B, 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 Personal computer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847149 for Personal computer 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 personal computer in Brazil?
In Brazil, personal computer (HS 847149) is classified under NCM 8471.49.00.