Product classification
HS code for Scientific 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 scientific calculator under HS 8470.10
Scientific calculators are classified under HS code 8470.10. This code is located in Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8470 specifically includes calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing, and displaying machines with calculating functions. The subheading 8470.10 is reserved for electronic calculators that are capable of operation without an external source of electric power. This means the device must be powered by internal batteries, solar cells, or a combination of both. Scientific calculators are distinguished from basic calculators by their ability to perform advanced mathematical operations, such as trigonometry, logarithms, and statistical analysis. The classification is based on the primary function of the device as a calculating tool. Under the General Interpretative Rules, the portability and self-powered nature of these devices are the key factors that place them in the 8470.10 category rather than with larger office machinery or general-purpose computers.
- Covers
- Handheld scientific calculators for educational use.
- Graphing calculators with programmable functions and internal batteries.
- Solar-powered scientific calculators with multi-line displays.
- Financial calculators capable of complex interest and amortization formulas.
- Pocket-size engineering calculators with statistical software.
- 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 for scientific calculators is HS code 8471.30, which covers portable automatic data processing machines (laptops or tablets). While modern graphing calculators have significant processing power, they are not 'general purpose' computers and remain in 8470. Another error is using 9017.20, which covers mathematical calculating instruments like slide rules or disc calculators. However, 9017 is for non-electronic instruments. Additionally, if a calculator requires a constant plug-in power source to function, it would be classified under 8470.21 or 8470.29 rather than 8470.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847010 (the code used for scientific calculator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847010 (the code used for scientific 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 scientific 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 scientific calculator
Brazil classifies scientific 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 scientific calculator
What is the HS code for Scientific calculator?
The HS code for Scientific 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 a scientific calculator is 8470.10. This applies to electronic calculators that function using internal power sources like batteries or solar panels.
How do I classify Scientific calculator for customs?
Scientific 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 this code include calculator apps on smartphones?
No, HS codes apply to physical goods. A smartphone is classified under 8517.13, and software or apps are generally not classified as separate physical entities in the same way hardware is.
Which countries are the top exporters of scientific calculator (HS 847010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847010 (the code used for scientific 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 scientific calculator (HS 847010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847010 (the code used for scientific 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 Scientific calculator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847010 for Scientific 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 scientific calculator in Brazil?
In Brazil, scientific calculator (HS 847010) is classified under NCM 8470.10.00.