Analysis
HTS 8471.60.90 covers other: other under heading 8471 (automatic data processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers…). US Customs collects import statistics for it under 2 ten-digit suffixes, reported in number of items.
For statistics it divides in two: 8471.60.90.30 for card key and magnetic media entry devices and 8471.60.90.50 for other. Both pay the same duty; the suffix records which kind was imported.
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 35% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 35% duty.
Goods classified here enter the United States duty-free at the general (normal trade relations) rate, as do about 61% of the 823 tariff lines in chapter 84. Chapter 99 measures such as Section 301 or 232 can still apply on top, depending on where the goods come from.
The other lines in the same group are 8471.60.10 (combined input/output units, duty-free), 8471.60.20 (other: keyboards, duty-free), 8471.60.70 (units suitable for physical incorporation into automatic…, duty-free) and 8471.60.80 (optical scanners and magnetic ink recognition devices, duty-free).
Statistical suffixes
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8471.60.10 | Combined input/output units | Free |
| 8471.60.20 | Other: keyboards | Free |
| 8471.60.70 | Units suitable for physical incorporation into automatic data processing machines or units thereof | Free |
| 8471.60.80 | Optical scanners and magnetic ink recognition devices | Free |