84733000
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 8470 to 8472
Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 8471
Definition and scope of subheading 847330
Subheading 847330 covers parts and accessories for automatic data processing machines (computers) and peripheral units of heading 8471. This includes computer housings, motherboards, power supplies, expansion cards, drive bays, keyboards, computer mice, memory modules, network cards and other parts specific to heading 8471 computers. Processors are under 8542, hard drives under 8471, monitors under 8528. General-use parts are classified separately.
Import requirements for computer parts (847330)
Importing computer parts requires compliance with the Union Customs Code. Electronic parts are subject to the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. CE marking compliance is required for electrical components. Computer parts often benefit from zero duty under the ITA.
Customs duties for subheading 847330
Computer parts under subheading 847330 benefit from zero MFN duty under the Information Technology Agreement (ITA). The ITA eliminates duties on a wide range of IT products including computer parts. Current rates should be verified in TARIC. Imports from Russia and Belarus may be subject to IT technology sanctions. Import VAT is charged. All rates should be verified in TARIC.
Classification rules for computer parts 8473 30
Subheading 8473 30 covers parts and accessories solely or principally for machines of headings 8470–8472. Classification follows GIR 2(b) - the part must be identifiable as intended for a specific machine type. The duty rate is 0% under ITA. Imported components must comply with RoHS 2. General-purpose parts (screws, hinges) are classified by their constituent material, not as machine parts.
Frequently asked questions
Which parts are classified under subheading 847330?
Subheading 847330 covers computer parts of heading 8471: housings, motherboards, power supplies, expansion cards, keyboards, mice, memory modules and network cards. Processors under 8542, hard drives under 8471. General parts classified separately. A BTI ruling is recommended.
Do computer parts benefit from ITA zero duty?
Computer parts under subheading 847330 benefit from zero MFN duty under the Information Technology Agreement (ITA). The ITA eliminates duties on IT products including computer parts. Current rates should be verified in TARIC as ITA scope is periodically updated.
Are computer parts subject to the RoHS Directive?
Computer parts under subheading 847330 are subject to the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU restricting lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB and PBDE in electronic equipment. The importer must ensure compliance and maintain technical documentation confirming conformity.
Are universal electronic components classified under 8473 30?
No, subheading 8473 30 only covers parts identifiable as intended for machines of headings 8470–8472. Universal electronic components are classified under Chapter 85.
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