Product classification
HS code for Tablet computer: 8471.30
Automatic data processing machines, portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Classification of tablet computer under HS 8471.30
Tablet computers are classified under HS code 8471.30 as portable automatic data processing (ADP) machines. According to the Chapter 84 notes, an ADP machine must be capable of storing a processing program, being freely programmed in accordance with the requirements of the user, and performing arithmetical computations. Subheading 8471.30 specifically requires the machine to be portable (weighing less than 10 kg) and to consist of at least a central processing unit (CPU), a keyboard, and a display. While tablets utilize on-screen virtual keyboards, they are legally classified as having a keyboard for the purposes of this heading per international customs rulings. This classification distinguishes them from other electronic devices like e-readers or specialized industrial controllers. The device must be multifunctional; if it is restricted to a single specific function (like only playing music or only reading books), it may be classified elsewhere. However, standard consumer tablets like those running iOS, Android, or Windows are universally accepted under 8471.30.
- Covers
- IPads and similar tablets
- Android tablets
- Windows-based tablets
- Ruggedized portable tablets
- Convertible tablets (with detachable keyboards)
- Slate-style computers
- Also under 8471.30
- Apple MacBook Air
- Dell XPS 13
- HP Spectre x360
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
- Microsoft Surface Laptop
Codes often confused with 8471.30
Common mistake. Tablets are often confused with smartphones, which are classified under HS code 8517.13 or 8517.14. The distinction is based on the primary function; if the device is primarily for cellular telephony, it goes to 8517. Another common error is 8543.70 for electronic book readers (e-readers). While e-readers look like tablets, they are classified separately because they are not "freely programmable" in the same sense as a general-purpose computer. Finally, handheld game consoles are classified under 9504.50.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847130 (the code used for tablet computer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847130 (the code used for tablet computer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 847130, not only tablet computer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $91.2B 49% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$41.7B 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $6.8B 3.7% of world exports
World total: $185.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $49.3B 27% of world imports
- 2 Germany $13.2B 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Japan $11.2B 6.2% of world imports
World total: $182.3B 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. 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 codes for tablet computer
Brazil splits HS 8471.30 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8471.30.11Pocket computers under 350 g, screen up to 140 cm²
- 8471.30.12Sub-3.5 kg laptops, screen over 140, under 560 cm²
- 8471.30.19Other battery-powered portable computers
- 8471.30.90Portable computers needing external power
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tablet computer
What is the HS code for Tablet computer?
The HS code for Tablet computer is 847130 (Automatic data processing machines; portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display). The HS code for a portable tablet computer is 8471.30.
How do I classify Tablet computer for customs?
Tablet computer is classified under HS code 847130 — Automatic data processing machines; portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a tablet with a SIM card slot classified differently?
Generally, no. If the primary function remains data processing and the screen size is large, it stays in 8471.30, even if it has cellular data capabilities.
Which countries are the top exporters of tablet computer (HS 847130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847130 (the code used for tablet computer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($91.2B, 49% of world exports), Vietnam (about $41.7B) and the United States ($6.8B). World exports came to about $185.8B, 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 tablet computer (HS 847130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847130 (the code used for tablet computer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($49.3B, 27% of world imports), Germany ($13.2B) and Japan ($11.2B). World imports came to about $182.3B, 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 Tablet computer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847130 for Tablet 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 tablet computer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 847130 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for tablet computer depends on the product's details: 8471.30.11 (Pocket computers under 350 g, screen up to 140 cm²), 8471.30.12 (Sub-3.5 kg laptops, screen over 140, under 560 cm²), 8471.30.19 (Other battery-powered portable computers), 8471.30.90 (Portable computers needing external power).