HTS 8471.49.00.00: US import duty from China
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, Other automatic data processing machines, Other, entered in the form of systems. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 7.5% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 7.5% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $750.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $10,797.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8471.49.00.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8471.49.00.00 (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, Other automatic data processing machines, Other, entered in the form of systems) have a duty of 7.5% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8471.49.00.00 cover?
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, Other automatic data processing machines, Other, entered in the form of systems. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8471.49.00.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $10,797, about 8% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8471
- 8471.30.01.00Automatic 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, Portable automatic data processing machines, weighing not more than <il>10 kg</il>, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
- 8471.41.01.10Automatic 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, Other automatic data processing machines, Comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined, With cathode-ray tube (CRT)
- 8471.41.01.50Automatic 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, Other automatic data processing machines, Comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined, Other
- 8471.50.01.10Automatic 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, Processing units other than those of subheading 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units, output units, With cathode-ray tube (CRT)
- 8471.50.01.50Automatic 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, Processing units other than those of subheading 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units, output units, Other
- 8471.60.10.10Automatic 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, Input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing, Combined input/output units, With cathode-ray tube (CRT)
- 8471.60.10.50Automatic 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, Input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing, Combined input/output units, Other
- 8471.60.20.00Automatic 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, Input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing, Other, Keyboards
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Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.