HS code for computer keyboards in the European Union
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 8471.60
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 2
- General duty (MFN)
- 0%
Summary
Computer keyboards imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 8471.60 when it is an input unit of a computer. It sits in heading 84.71, “Automatic data processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included”. The tariff of the European Union has 2 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 8471.60 is 0%.
How to choose the right code
Use 8471.60 when it is an input unit of a computer.
Codes for computer keyboards
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to computer keyboards.
- 8471.60
Most likely
Legal text: “Input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing”
Heading 84.71: “Automatic data processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included”
Applies when it is an input unit of a computer.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits this code into 2 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 8471.60 is 0%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 8471.60
- 8471 60 60 00“Keyboards”0%
- 8471 60 70 00“Other”0%
Similar products
Products in the same category as computer keyboards, or classified under the same headings.
- Computer miceHS 8471.60
- LaptopsHS 8471.30
- Tablet computersHS 8471.30
- Computer monitorsHS 8528.52
- Digital camerasHS 8525.89
- HeadphonesHS 8518.30
- Memory cardsHS 8523.51
- Phone chargersHS 8504.40
- SmartphonesHS 8517.13
- TelevisionsHS 8528.72
- USB cablesHS 8544.42
- USB flash drivesHS 8523.51
Other countries
National tariff lines for computer keyboards are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Computer keyboards in United States7 national lines, duty rates live
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as computer keyboards can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for computer keyboards?
Computer keyboards imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 8471.60 when it is an input unit of a computer. It sits in heading 84.71, “Automatic data processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included”.
What is the duty on computer keyboards imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 8471.60 is 0%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
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The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for computer keyboards by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.