Tablet / iPad — HS Code
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
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 ADP machines including tablets
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Tablets (iPad, Android tablets) are classified identically to laptops under 8471.30. The key criterion is computing capability — not just a display. iPads, Samsung Galaxy Tabs, and Windows tablets all share this code. Weight under 10 kg and built-in battery are defining features.
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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