# HS code for computer keyboards in the United States > Computer keyboards imported into the United States 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 United States has 7 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8471.60 is free. Source: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/computer-keyboards Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely code: [8471.60](https://border.bot/hs-codes/847160) - Chapter: [84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof](https://border.bot/hs-codes/84) - Candidate codes: 1 - HS edition: HS2022 - National lines: 7 - General duty (MFN): free ## Summary Computer keyboards imported into the United States 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 United States has 7 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8471.60 is free. ## 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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/847160) (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 United States The tariff of the United States splits this code into 7 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8471.60 is free. 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 - 8471.60.10.10 “Combined input/output units > With cathode-ray tube (CRT)”. General duty (MFN): free - 8471.60.10.50 “Combined input/output units > Other”. General duty (MFN): free - 8471.60.20.00 “Other > Keyboards”. General duty (MFN): free - 8471.60.70.00 “Other > Units suitable for physical incorporation into automatic data processing machines or units thereof”. General duty (MFN): free - 8471.60.80.00 “Other > Optical scanners and magnetic ink recognition devices”. General duty (MFN): free - 8471.60.90.30 “Other > Other > Card key and magnetic media entry devices”. General duty (MFN): free - 8471.60.90.50 “Other > Other > Other”. General duty (MFN): free ## Similar products Products in the same category as computer keyboards, or classified under the same headings. - [Computer mice](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/computer-mice): 8471.60 - [Laptops](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/laptops): 8471.30 - [Tablet computers](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/tablets): 8471.30 - [Computer monitors](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/computer-monitors): 8528.52 - [Digital cameras](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/digital-cameras): 8525.89 - [Headphones](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/headphones): 8518.30 - [Memory cards](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/memory-cards): 8523.51 - [Phone chargers](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/phone-chargers): 8504.40 - [Smartphones](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/smartphones): 8517.13 - [Televisions](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/televisions): 8528.72 - [USB cables](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/usb-cables): 8544.42 - [USB flash drives](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/usb-flash-drives): 8523.51 ## Check your exact product Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the United States with its reasons. - [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=computer+keyboard&destination=US) ## 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 United States 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 United States? The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8471.60 is free. 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. The national lines are from the tariff release of the United States (2026HTSRev21), live on border.bot since 9 October 2026. The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 9 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. Official source files: - https://hts.usitc.gov/reststop/exportList?from=0000000000&to=9999999999&format=CSV&styles=false Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/computer-keyboards.json