HS Code for Laptop Computer: 8471.30.00
The HS code for laptop computer is 8471.30.00. Import duty rates: EU 0%, US Free, UK 0%. Rates verified April 2026 against USITC HTS.
Portable automatic data processing machines, weighing not more than 10 kg
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HS Code
8471 — Automatic data processing machines and units thereof
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Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 84 — Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery
Heading
8471 — Automatic data processing machines and units thereof
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — 8471.30 covers portable machines (laptops, notebooks, tablets)
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
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Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
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Laptops, notebooks, and ultrabooks all fall under 8471.30. The key criterion is portability and weight under 10 kg with battery. Chromebooks and gaming laptops are classified identically.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8471.30.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8471.30.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8471.30.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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