84716000
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›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
Input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing
Subcodes (2)
What does CN code 8471 60 cover?
CN code 8471 60 of the Combined Nomenclature covers input or output devices for automatic data processing (ADP) machines, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing. This subheading includes computer monitors, keyboards, mice, trackpads, scanners, computer printers (when classified separately from the computer), projectors connected to computers and other peripheral I/O devices. The essential classification criterion is the device's intended use with an ADP machine - the device must be designed and capable of communicating with an ADP machine under heading 8471. Multifunction devices (e.g. monitors with built-in speakers) are classified based on essential character. Note 6C to Chapter 84 specifies that units performing a specific function other than data processing are classified under the appropriate headings. Classification is carried out in accordance with the GRI. Printers may be classified under heading 8443 if they function as standalone printing devices. The HS Explanatory Notes specify the scope of I/O devices.
Import requirements for input/output devices
Importing I/O devices under CN code 8471 60 into the EU is subject to the Union Customs Code. I/O devices as electronic equipment are subject to the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, LVD Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. CE marking is mandatory. Monitors are subject to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2021 on ecodesign of displays and Regulation (EU) 2019/2013 on energy labelling of displays. The WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU imposes recycling obligations. Wireless devices (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi mice, keyboards) are subject to RED Directive 2014/53/EU. Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety applies to consumer devices. Customs documentation includes a commercial invoice, transport document and CE declaration of conformity. The importer must be registered in the national WEEE register. Labelling must meet the language requirements of the destination country and include manufacturer or importer details.
Customs duties and ITA for peripheral devices
I/O devices under CN code 8471 60 are covered by the WTO ITA. The MFN rate is 0%, eliminating import duties on ADP peripheral devices under heading 8471. The rate should be confirmed in the current TARIC database. Products under Chapter 84 are not subject to CBAM. VAT is charged at import at the national rate. Preferential FTA rates are irrelevant given the zero MFN rate. Autonomous duty suspensions may cover certain electronic components. Imports from countries subject to EU sanctions require verification of restrictions. Current rates and trade measures should be checked in TARIC before each import. Monitors may be subject to additional energy labelling requirements.
EU directives and ecodesign for IT products 8471 60
Importing IT products under CN 8471 60 requires compliance with multiple EU regulations. RoHS 2 Directive (2011/65/EU) restricts lead, mercury, cadmium and other hazardous substances. The WEEE Directive requires producer registration in the national registry. The Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 introduces durability and repairability requirements. IT products benefit from ITA 0% duty. A CE declaration of conformity covering LVD and EMC is required.
Frequently asked questions
Is a computer monitor classified under code 8471 60?
A computer monitor designed exclusively for use with an ADP machine - without a built-in television tuner - is classified under subheading 8471 60 as an output device. Monitors with a built-in television tuner are classified under heading 8528 as television receivers. The decisive criterion is the monitor's ability to receive a television signal. Computer monitors are subject to EU energy labelling requirements. The MFN customs duty rate is 0% under the ITA.
Is a computer printer classified under code 8471 60 or 8443?
Printer classification depends on its intended use and manner of presentation. Printers designed exclusively for use with ADP machines, presented as part of a computer system, may be classified under subheading 8471 60. Standalone printers - printing from various sources and having their own control panel - are classified under heading 8443. Multifunction printers (print, scan, copy) are typically classified under heading 8443. The decision depends on the device's essential character and manner of presentation.
Are wireless mice and keyboards subject to the RED Directive?
Yes. Wireless mice and keyboards communicating via radio technology (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz RF) are subject to RED Directive 2014/53/EU on radio equipment. This requires conformity assessment covering EMC testing, electrical safety and efficient use of the radio spectrum. CE marking is mandatory. Wired (USB) devices are not subject to the RED Directive but remain subject to the EMC and LVD Directives.
What ecodesign requirements apply to products under 8471 60?
Products under CN 8471 60 are subject to the Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, requiring spare parts availability, repairability information and durability standards. RoHS 2 and WEEE also apply.
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