HS code for tablet computers in the United States
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 8471.30
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 1
- General duty (MFN)
- free
Summary
Tablet computers imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 8471.30 when it is a portable computer weighing no more than 10 kg, with at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display. 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 1 national line under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8471.30 is free.
How to choose the right code
Use 8471.30 when it is a portable computer weighing no more than 10 kg, with at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Codes for tablet computers
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 tablet computers.
- 8471.30
Most likely
Legal text: “Portable automatic data processing machines, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display”
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 a portable computer weighing no more than 10 kg, with at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
National lines in the United States
The tariff of the United States splits this code into 1 national line, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8471.30 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 8471.30
- 8471.30.01.00“Portable automatic data processing machines, weighing not more than 10 kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display”free
Similar products
Products in the same category as tablet computers, or classified under the same headings.
- Computer keyboardsHS 8471.60
- Computer miceHS 8471.60
- LaptopsHS 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
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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 tablet computers can fall under different codes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for tablet computers?
Tablet computers imported into the United States are usually classified under HS code 8471.30 when it is a portable computer weighing no more than 10 kg, with at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display. 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 tablet computers imported into the United States?
The general (MFN) duty in the United States on the national lines under 8471.30 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 tablet computers by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.
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