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
HS heading 84.71 covers 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. Within Chapter 84 it splits into 8 six-digit subheadings spanning automatic data processing machines to units of automatic data processing machines, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $996.9M
- Share of Chapter 84
- 3.1%
- Rank in its chapter
- #12 of 86
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 84.71 covers 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. At the six-digit line it separates automatic data processing machines and units of automatic data processing machines, among others — each a distinct duty line shown below. Machinery is one of India's largest engineering-export chapters — pumps, engines and industrial equipment ship worldwide. India exported $996.9M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 3.1% of all Chapter 84 exports, ranking #12 of 86 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
84.71 is the four-digit HS heading for automatic data processing machines and units there. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many machinery & electrical equipment lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 84.71
The Harmonised System breaks 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 into these 8 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Automatic data processing machines; portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
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, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30
Automatic data processing machines; presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41
Units of automatic data processing machines; processing units other than those of item no. 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 or output units
Units of automatic data processing machines; input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing
Units of automatic data processing machines; storage units
Units of automatic data processing machines; n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70
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
Top destinations for Chapter 84 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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