Product classification
HS code for Pocket calculator: 8470.10
Calculating machines, electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions.
Classification of pocket calculator under HS 8470.10
Pocket calculators are classified under HS code 8470.10. This code is part of Heading 8470, which covers calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing, and displaying machines with calculating functions. To qualify for 8470.10, the device must be electronic and capable of operating without an external source of electric power, typically relying on internal batteries or solar cells. Furthermore, it must be "pocket-size," a term generally interpreted by customs authorities as dimensions not exceeding 170 mm x 100 mm x 45 mm. This classification ensures that portable, self-powered calculating devices are distinguished from larger desktop units or complex automatic data processing machines. The primary function must be calculation; devices that primarily serve as communication tools or general-purpose computers are excluded from this heading. The evolution of these devices has led to the inclusion of scientific and financial calculators that possess advanced memory functions, provided they remain within the size and power constraints. If a device includes a printing mechanism, it is moved to a different subheading, even if it is portable.
- Covers
- Handheld scientific calculators
- Basic pocket calculators
- Financial calculators (pocket-size)
- Solar-powered handheld calculators
- Battery-operated data organizers with calculation functions
- Also under 8470.10
- Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus
- Casio fx-991EX
- HP 12c
- Sharp EL-W506T
- Canon LS-80TEG
Codes often confused with 8470.10
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 8470.21, which is for electronic calculators incorporating a printing device. Another frequent error is using 8471.30, which covers portable automatic data processing machines (laptops or tablets). Smartphones, which have calculator apps, are classified under 8517.13 and should never be classified as calculators.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847010 (the code used for pocket calculator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847010 (the code used for pocket calculator) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% 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 847010, not only pocket calculator.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $254M 38% of world exports
- 2 Germany $104M 16% of world exports
- 3 Philippines $87M 13% of world exports
World total: $664M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $107M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $87M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $54M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $718M 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 pocket calculator
Brazil classifies pocket calculator under NCM 8470.10.00: HS 8470.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pocket calculator
What is the HS code for Pocket calculator?
The HS code for Pocket calculator is 847010 (Calculating machines; electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions). The HS code for an electronic pocket calculator capable of operation without external power is 8470.10.
How do I classify Pocket calculator for customs?
Pocket calculator is classified under HS code 847010 — Calculating machines; electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8470.10 include calculators with printers?
No, calculators with a printing mechanism are classified under HS code 8470.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of pocket calculator (HS 847010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847010 (the code used for pocket calculator) in UN Comtrade data were China ($254M, 38% of world exports), Germany ($104M) and the Philippines ($87M). World exports came to about $664M, 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 pocket calculator (HS 847010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847010 (the code used for pocket calculator) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($107M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($87M) and France ($54M). World imports came to about $718M, 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 Pocket calculator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847010 for Pocket calculator 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 pocket calculator in Brazil?
In Brazil, pocket calculator (HS 847010) is classified under NCM 8470.10.00.