What HS code should I use for networking & it hardware?

Networking & IT Hardware products fall under several HS codes depending on the exact item. For example, managed network switch (gigabit, poe, layer 2/3) is classified under HS code 8517.62.00. See the table above for the 8 most common networking & it hardware HS codes with current EU, US, and UK duty rates.

Do HS codes for networking & it hardware differ between EU, US, and UK?

The first 6 digits of an HS code are identical worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. The EU uses 8-digit CN codes, the US uses 10-digit HTS codes, and the UK uses 10-digit commodity codes — but duty rates differ by jurisdiction. All rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates; preferential rates may apply under trade agreements.

Are these networking & it hardware duty rates up to date for 2026?

Yes. Duty rates are synced weekly from the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, EU TARIC database, and UK Global Tariff. Click any product row for the exact verification date and direct links to the official source.

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Networking & IT HardwareHS Codes & 2026 Duty Rates

Looking up the HS code for networking & it hardware? Below are the 8 most common networking & it hardware HS codes with current EU, US, and UK import duty rates — verified 2026 against official tariff schedules.

HS codes and import duty rates for networking and IT hardware — managed switches, NAS drives, servers, ethernet cables, and SFP transceivers.

Quick answer

Networking & IT Hardware are most commonly classified under HS chapter 85. The single most common HS code is 8517.62.00 for managed network switch (gigabit, poe, layer 2/3) (EU Free, US Free, UK 0%). 8 networking & it hardware HS code variants are listed below with verified 2026 duty rates.

Managed Network Switch (Gigabit, PoE, Layer 2/3)8517.62.00🇪🇺 Free🇺🇸 Free🇬🇧 0%NAS Drive / Network Attached Storage Device8471.70.98🇪🇺 Free🇺🇸 Free🇬🇧 0%

Product

HS Code

🇪🇺 EU

🇺🇸 US

🇬🇧 UK

Managed Network Switch (Gigabit, PoE, Layer 2/3)Managed Ethernet network switches with Gigabit ports, PoE, and VLAN support for business networks

8517.62.00

Free

NAS Drive / Network Attached Storage DeviceNetwork-attached storage (NAS) devices for home and business file storage and backup

8471.70.98

Free

Ethernet Patch Cable (Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6a)Copper ethernet patch cables — Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7 — for LAN connections

8544.42.90

Free

Rack-Mount Server / Tower Server (1U, 2U)1U and 2U rack-mount servers and tower servers for business computing and data centre use

8471.49.00

Free

SFP / SFP+ / QSFP Transceiver Module (Fibre Optic Network)Small form-factor pluggable (SFP, SFP+, QSFP28) optical transceiver modules for network switches

8517.62.00

Free

Gaming Mouse / Gaming Keyboard / Input DevicesInput or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing — gaming mice, gaming keyboards, and other input peripherals

8471.60.20

Free

USB Flash Drive / Memory Stick / Pen DriveDiscs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, 'smart cards' and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena — solid-state non-volatile storage devices

8523.51.00

Free

External SSD / Portable Solid-State DriveAutomatic data processing machines and units thereof — storage units (internal and external, including portable SSDs and HDDs designed as computer peripherals)

8471.70.00

Free

Duty rates shown are MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rates. Preferential rates under trade agreements may apply. Click any product for full classification details and prior ruling links.

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