Subheading · Chapter 84 · Heading 8471

8471.30

8471.30: Portable automatic data-processing machines, weighing not more than 10 kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display

Laptops and portable computers (max 10 kg)

8471.30 is the HS subheading for laptops and portable computers (max 10 kg), under heading 8471 in chapter 84.

What you pay

Importing into UK

Customs duty Free standard rate depends on the country of origin
Additional duties and charges 1 additional measure Import requirements: 4
VAT 20.00 % import VAT
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Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff

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  1. 8471 30 00 00 Portable automatic data-processing machines, weighing not more than 10 kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display Freep/st

Additional duties and import rules

Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.

Additional duties and charges 1

  • Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
    Applies to goods from
    Belarus, Russia
    Legal act
    2022 No. 376
    Documents
    • 9008

Import requirements 4

  • Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
    Applies to goods from
    North Korea
    Legal act
    S.I. 2019/411
  • Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
    Applies to goods from
    Russia, Ukraine
    Legal act
    2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
    Documents
    • 9011
    • 9022
    • 9038
    • 9009
    • 9010
    • 9017
  • Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
    Applies to goods from
    Iran, North Korea
    Legal act
    S.I. 2019/461, S.I. 2019/411
    Documents
    • Y966 Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)
    • Y920 Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure
  • Import controlImport control on luxury goods
    Applies to goods from
    North Korea
    Legal act
    S.I. 2019/411
    Documents
    • Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
    • Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
    • Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509

Preferential rates by country

Agreement or schemeCountriesRate
standard rate (no agreement)—Free
DCTS Comprehensive
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 more

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia

Free
European Union (including code "EU")
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia and 23 more

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Free
DCTS Enhanced
Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 more

Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu

Free
CARIFORUM
Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 more

Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago

Free
OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories)
Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 more

Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands

Free
Central America Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama Free
SADC EPA Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia Free
Eastern and Southern Africa States Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe Free
CPTPP Brunei, Malaysia Free
UK–Andorra agreement Andorra Free
UK–Albania agreement Albania Free
UK–Australia agreement Australia Free
UK–Canada agreement Canada Free
UK–Switzerland agreement Switzerland Free
UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement Côte d’Ivoire Free
UK–Chile agreement Chile Free
UK–Cameroon agreement Cameroon Free
UK–Colombia agreement Colombia Free
UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement Ceuta & Melilla Free
UK–Ecuador agreement Ecuador Free
UK–Egypt agreement Egypt Free
UK–Fiji agreement Fiji Free
UK–Faroe Islands agreement Faroe Islands Free
UK–Georgia agreement Georgia Free
UK–Ghana agreement Ghana Free
DCTS Standard Indonesia Free
UK–Israel agreement Israel Free
UK–India agreement India Free
UK–Iceland agreement Iceland Free
UK–Jordan agreement Jordan Free
UK–Japan agreement Japan Free
UK–Kenya agreement Kenya Free
UK–South Korea agreement South Korea Free
UK–Lebanon agreement Lebanon Free
UK–Liechtenstein agreement Liechtenstein Free
UK–Morocco agreement Morocco Free
UK–Moldova agreement Moldova Free
UK–North Macedonia agreement North Macedonia Free
UK–Mexico agreement Mexico Free
UK–Norway agreement Norway Free
UK–New Zealand agreement New Zealand Free
UK–Peru agreement Peru Free
UK–Papua New Guinea agreement Papua New Guinea Free
UK–Palestinian Territories agreement Palestinian Territories Free
UK–Serbia agreement Serbia Free
UK–Solomon Islands agreement Solomon Islands Free
UK–Singapore agreement Singapore Free
UK–San Marino agreement San Marino Free
UK–Tunisia agreement Tunisia Free
UK–Türkiye agreement Türkiye Free
UK–Ukraine agreement Ukraine Free
UK–Vietnam agreement Vietnam Free
UK–Samoa agreement Samoa Free
UK–Kosovo agreement Kosovo Free
UK–South Africa agreement South Africa Free

UK: imports by month

last 12 months£6.7bn+4.4% · previous 12 months
Average import price£247.24 per kg
Jan 2024: £437mFeb 2024: £394.9mMar 2024: £477mApr 2024: £462.9mMay 2024: £474.3mJun 2024: £463mJul 2024: £463.5mAug 2024: £540.7mSept 2024: £404.1mOct 2024: £598.2mNov 2024: £775.9mDec 2024: £526.4mJan 2025: £522.7mFeb 2025: £414.6mMar 2025: £595.9mApr 2025: £462mMay 2025: £517.3mJun 2025: £453.1mJul 2025: £563.3mAug 2025: £539.5mSept 2025: £497.4mOct 2025: £648.8mNov 2025: £596.2mDec 2025: £547.9mJan 2026: £529.9mFeb 2026: £443.7mMar 2026: £592.6mApr 2026: £567.2mMay 2026: £554.4mJun 2026: £531.1mJul 2026: £611.8mAug 2026: £530.8m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

Main suppliers, last 12 months

CountryValueShareChange
China £5.3bn 79.4% -2.4%
Vietnam £830.8m 12.5% +30.5%
Ireland £143.8m 2.2% +4,198.2%
Thailand £109.9m 1.7% +19.4%
Taiwan £77.4m 1.2% +37.2%
United States £61.4m 0.9% +6.6%
Netherlands £41.3m 0.6% +114%
Germany £16.2m 0.2% -6.3%

Same subheading in other tariffs

World trade in 2024

8471.30 · US$185.2bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$214kUS$214k+US$15m+US$350m+> US$2.9bn

Exports: 215
  1. China: US$126.3bn
  2. Vietnam: US$22.4bn
  3. Netherlands: US$6.2bn
  4. Germany: US$4.6bn
  5. United States: US$4.3bn
  6. Czechia: US$2.9bn
  7. Taiwan: US$2.9bn
  8. Thailand: US$2.1bn
  9. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.3bn
  10. United Kingdom: US$1bn
  11. Mexico: US$903m
  12. Ireland: US$897m
  13. Italy: US$834m
  14. Sweden: US$815m
  15. Singapore: US$723m
  16. Belgium: US$634m
  17. Malaysia: US$537m
  18. Poland: US$480m
  19. France: US$459m
  20. Austria: US$433m
  21. Greece: US$360m
  22. Denmark: US$350m
  23. Slovakia: US$349m
  24. Spain: US$329m
  25. Canada: US$311m
  26. India: US$307m
  27. Hungary: US$269m
  28. South Korea: US$224m
  29. Australia: US$175m
  30. Switzerland: US$162m
  31. United Arab Emirates: US$153m
  32. Japan: US$146m
  33. Finland: US$138m
  34. Lithuania: US$138m
  35. Romania: US$135m
  36. Saudi Arabia: US$88m
  37. South Africa: US$79m
  38. Armenia: US$72m
  39. Norway: US$66m
  40. Bulgaria: US$59m
  41. Latvia: US$59m
  42. Kazakhstan: US$56m
  43. Portugal: US$49m
  44. Estonia: US$37m
  45. Brazil: US$36m
  46. Slovenia: US$33m
  47. Bahrain: US$32m
  48. Türkiye: US$31m
  49. New Zealand: US$26m
  50. Indonesia: US$25m
  51. Panama: US$21m
  52. Chile: US$17m
  53. Israel: US$15m
  54. Serbia: US$15m
  55. Luxembourg: US$12m
  56. Moldova: US$10m
  57. Russia: US$8m
  58. Cyprus: US$7m
  59. Macao SAR China: US$6m
  60. Philippines: US$6m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$126.3bn 68.2%
2 Vietnam US$22.4bn 12.1%
3 Netherlands US$6.2bn 3.3%
4 Germany US$4.6bn 2.5%
5 United States US$4.3bn 2.3%
6 Czechia US$2.9bn 1.6%
7 Taiwan US$2.9bn 1.6%
8 Thailand US$2.1bn 1.1%
9 Hong Kong SAR China US$1.3bn 0.7%
10 United Kingdom US$1bn 0.6%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$50.1bn 27.1%
2 Germany US$13.1bn 7.1%
3 Netherlands US$11.3bn 6.1%
4 Japan US$8.5bn 4.6%
5 United Kingdom US$7.6bn 4.1%
6 Hong Kong SAR China US$7.4bn 4%
7 France US$5.8bn 3.2%
8 India US$5.8bn 3.1%
9 Canada US$5.4bn 2.9%
10 United Arab Emirates US$5.2bn 2.8%

Import duty on this product around the world 165

The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.

  • 0%median duty
  • 97number of duty-free countries (MFN)
  • 25%highest: Algeria, Bermuda, Kiribati

165

Importing countryMFN dutylines from – todata year
Afghanistan 2.5% 2018 · HS 2012
Albania 0% 2023
Algeria 25% 5% – 30% 2023
Angola 2% 2023 · HS 2017
Anguilla 5% 2021 · HS 2017
Antigua & Barbuda 5% 2021 · HS 2007
Argentina 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Armenia 0% 2023
Aruba 12% 2021 · HS 2012
Australia 0% 2023
Azerbaijan 5% 2023 · HS 2017
Bahamas 0% 2022
Bahrain 0% 2023
Bangladesh 5% 2023 · HS 2017
Barbados 5% 2022 · HS 2017
Belarus 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Belize 0% 2023
Benin 5% 2023
Bermuda 25% 2023
Bhutan 0% 2022
Bolivia 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Bosnia & Herzegovina 5% 2022
Botswana 0% 2023
Brazil 13% 2% – 16% 2023 · HS 2017
Brunei 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Burkina Faso 5% 2023
Burundi 0% 2023
Cambodia 7% 2023 · HS 2017
Cameroon 10% 2023
Canada 0% 2023
Cape Verde 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Cayman Islands 22% 2021 · HS 2002
Central African Republic 10% 2023
Chad 10% 2023
Chile 6% 2023 · HS 2017
China 0% 2023
Colombia 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Comoros 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Congo - Brazzaville 10% 2023
Cook Islands 0% 2022 · HS 2017
Costa Rica 0% 2023
Côte d’Ivoire 5% 2023 · HS 2017
Cuba 15% 2023 · HS 2017
Dominica 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Dominican Republic 0% 2023
Ecuador 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Egypt 0% 2019 · HS 2017
El Salvador 0% 2022
Equatorial Guinea 10% 2023
Eswatini 0% 2023
Ethiopia 2.5% 0% – 5% 2021 · HS 2017
European Union (27 countries) 0% 2023
Fiji 0% 2023
French Polynesia 10% 2023
Gabon 10% 2023
Gambia 5% 2023
Georgia 0% 2022 · HS 2017
Ghana 5% 2023
Gibraltar 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Grenada 2.5% 0% – 5% 2023 · HS 2012
Guatemala 0% 2023
Guinea 5% 2023
Guinea-Bissau 5% 2023
Guyana 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Haiti 5% 2020 · HS 2017
Honduras 0% 2023
Hong Kong SAR China 0% 2023
Iceland 0% 2023
India 0% 2023
Indonesia 0% 2023
Iran 13% 5% – 26% 2020 · HS 2017
Israel 0% 2022 · HS 2017
Jamaica 0% 2023
Japan 0% 2023
Jordan 0% 2023
Kazakhstan 0% 2023
Kenya 0% 2023
Kiribati 25% 2023 · HS 2002
Kuwait 0% 2023
Kyrgyzstan 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Laos 5% 2023 · HS 2017
Lebanon 0% 2020 · HS 2017
Lesotho 0% 2023
Liberia 5% 2023
Libya 5% 2021 · HS 2017
Liechtenstein 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Macao SAR China 0% 2023
Madagascar 10% 2023
Malawi 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Malaysia 0% 2023
Maldives 0% 2023
Mali 5% 2023
Mauritania 5% 2023 · HS 2017
Mauritius 0% 2023
Mexico 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Micronesia 4% 2021 · HS 2017
Moldova 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Mongolia 0% 2023
Montserrat 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Morocco 2.5% 2023
Mozambique 7.5% 2023
Myanmar (Burma) 3% 2023 · HS 2017
Namibia 0% 2023
Nauru 10% 2021 · HS 2017
Nepal 0% 2023
New Zealand 0% 2023
Nicaragua 0% 2023
Niger 5% 2023
Nigeria 5% 2023
North Macedonia 0% 2023
Norway 0% 2023
Oman 0% 2023
Pakistan 3% 2023
Palau 3% 2023 · HS 2012
Palestinian Territories 0% 2017 · HS 2017
Panama 0% 2023
Papua New Guinea 0% 2023
Paraguay 0.5% 0% – 2% 2023 · HS 2017
Peru 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Philippines 0% 2023
Qatar 0% 2023
Russia 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Rwanda 0% 2023
Samoa 8% 2020 · HS 2017
São Tomé & Príncipe 10% 2019 · HS 2017
Saudi Arabia 0% 2023
Senegal 5% 2023
Seychelles 0% 2023
Sierra Leone 5% 2023
Singapore 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Solomon Islands 5% 2023 · HS 2017
Somalia 5% 2023 · HS 2017
South Africa 0% 2023
South Korea 0% 2023
Sri Lanka 0% 2023
St Kitts & Nevis 5% 2023
St Lucia 0% 2023 · HS 2012
St Pierre & Miquelon 5% 2021 · HS 2017
St Vincent & the Grenadines 0% 2023
Sudan 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Suriname 5% 2023 · HS 2007
Switzerland 0% 2023
Syria 5% 2020 · HS 2012
Tajikistan 0% 2021 · HS 2012
Tanzania 0% 2023
Thailand 0% 2023
Togo 5% 2023
Tonga 3% 2023 · HS 2017
Trinidad & Tobago 0% 2023 · HS 2012
Türkiye 0% 2023
Tuvalu 9% 2017 · HS 2017
Uganda 0% 2023
Ukraine 0% 2023 · HS 2017
United Arab Emirates 0% 2023
United Kingdom 0% 2023
United States 0% 2023
Uruguay 2% 2023 · HS 2017
Uzbekistan 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Vanuatu 0% 2023
Venezuela 13% 2% – 16% 2023 · HS 2017
Vietnam 0% 2023
Wallis & Futuna 10% 2021 · HS 2012
Yemen 0% 2017 · HS 2017
Zambia 0% 2023
Zimbabwe 0% 2023

Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)

Classifications and correspondences

Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.

SITC Rev. 4
7522 Portable automatic data processing machines, weighing not > 10 kg, consisting of a least a central processing unit, a keyboard & a display
End use (BEC Rev. 5)
Capital goods · BEC 612020
CPC 2.1 product
45220 Portable automatic data processing machines weighing not more than 10 kg, such as laptops, notebooks and sub-notebooks
ISIC Rev. 4 activity
2620 Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment

Earlier HS editions

HSCode
20178471.30changed
20128471.30changed
20078471.30changed
20028471.10, 8471.30changed
19968471.10, 8471.30changed
19928471.10, 8471.20, 8471.91, 8471.92, 8471.93changed

Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)

Binding rulings for similar goods 21

Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.

  • N345404 U.S. CBP 21 February 2025 · 8471.30.01.00

    The tariff classification of the tablets from China and Vietnam

  • H315864 U.S. CBP 21 July 2021 · 8471.30.01

    Application for Further Review of Protest No. 4601-19-106736; Classification of Certain Computer Tablets; Classification of Certain Vehicle Communication and Pass-Through Interfaces; Classification of Videoscope Cameras

  • N318809 U.S. CBP 19 April 2021 · 8471.30.01.00

    The tariff classification of a portable automatic data processing (ADP) machine from China

  • N310447 U.S. CBP 20 March 2020 · 8471.30.01.00

    The tariff classification of a Kurio Next Tablet from China

  • N308374 U.S. CBP 8 January 2020 · 8471.30.01.00

    The tariff classification of a tablet from Vietnam

  • N303443 U.S. CBP 27 March 2019 · 8471.30.01.00

    The tariff classification of ruggedized input and output units from Canada

  • 600014833 HMRC 10 February 2026 – 9 February 2029 · 8471 30 00 00

    A spatial portable automatic data processing machine, which incorporates a display, a processor, a graphics card, a storage unit and a memory module. It allows users to execute computer programs, browse the Internet, compose emails, watch videos, play games and perform an array of other tasks…

  • 600013125 HMRC 13 May 2025 – 12 May 2028 · 8471 30 00 00

    This tablet has an 11" full HD LCD 1920 x 1200p display and 4 high resolution speakers. Specifications of this tablet are: 4GB RAM 8300mAH batter with up to 14 hours use 64GB of storage 5MP Cameras on front and back Dual-band AC WiFi and Bluetooth Weight 495g Dimensions: 256.97 x 168.46 x 7.25 mm…

  • 600013126 HMRC 13 May 2025 – 12 May 2028 · 8471 30 00 00

    This product is a laptop with a processor type intel Core i5 RAM size 8, it has a 13" standing screen display with a resolution of 2736x1824. The laptop comes with Audio Details speakers, a graphics compressor intel iris Xe, bluetooth, a 5mp resolution webcam, and a battery of 47.7 Wh with up to…

  • 600012357 HMRC 18 February 2025 – 17 February 2028 · 8471 30 00 00

    A portable automatic data-processing machine (tablet). The item has an LCD touch screen, Bluetooth capabilities and uses satellite telecommunication systems. Included is a central processing unit, 4Gb of memory and 128Gb storage. Designed for outdoor use in extreme conditions, the item has…

  • 600012217 HMRC 11 February 2025 – 10 February 2028 · 8471 30 00 00

    This unit is an Integrated Avionics Computer (IC-600). It is manufactured by Honeywell. It is an avionics system for aircraft and processes various data. It weighs less than 7 kg. The manufacturer in the US suggests 9014204000 as the US HTS code.

  • 600011920 HMRC 29 November 2024 – 28 November 2027 · 8471 30 00 00

    The product is an automatic data processing machine in the form of a portable tablet measuring 10.8 x 7.8 inches with a thickness of 0.2 inches. It incorporates a multi-core processor, Bluetooth, wi-fi, a touch-screen display which can be used as a keyboard, memory and internal storage onto which…

21 rulings in total for this code

Recent rule changes mentioning this code

Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.

  1. GB Tariff change

    UK Trade Tariff: measure changes on 1015 commodity codes

    Trade Tariff changes 2026-09-29 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

  2. GB Sanctions · Applies from:

    The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    S.I. 2026/983 · Source: legislation.gov.uk

  3. US Import and export controls

    Notice of Action: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation

    FR Doc. 2026-14542 · 91 FR 45516 · Source: federalregister.gov

  4. EU Tariff change · Applies from:

    Regulation (EU) 2026/1395 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2026 on applying a generalised scheme of tariff preferences and repealing Regulation (EU) No 978/2012

    CELEX 32026R1395 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu

  5. US Tariff change

    Notice of Determination and Request for Comments Concerning Action Pursuant to Section 301: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation

    FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov

  6. EU Sanctions · Applies from:

    Council Regulation (EU) 2026/506 of 23 April 2026 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

    CELEX 32026R0506 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu

Rule changes →

Subheading 8471.30 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 8471.30; the duty is duty-free.

Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.

In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.

In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported laptops and portable computers (max 10 kg) worth £6.7bn (up 4% on the year before), at an average of £247.24 per kg; China supplied 79%, followed by Vietnam.

World trade in laptops and portable computers (max 10 kg) reached US$185.2bn in 2024, up 8.6% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 68.2% of the total, ahead of Vietnam.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for portable automatic data-processing machines, weighing not more than 10 kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display?

Portable automatic data-processing machines, weighing not more than 10 kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display fall under HS subheading 8471.30, part of heading 8471, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on portable automatic data-processing machines… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8471.30 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on portable automatic data-processing machines… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8471.30 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most portable automatic data-processing machines…?

China, with US$126.3bn in 2024 (68.2% of world exports).

Which countries can export laptops and portable computers (max 10 kg) to the UK duty-free?

174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.

Is there anti-dumping duty on laptops and portable computers (max 10 kg)?

The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.

Where does the UK import laptops and portable computers (max 10 kg) from?

In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (79%), Vietnam (13%) and Ireland (2%), out of total imports of £6.7bn.

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