Subheading · Chapter 84 · Heading 8471
8471.60: Input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing
Computer input and output units
8471.60 is the HS subheading for computer input and output units, under heading 8471 in chapter 84.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8471 60 00 00 Input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing p/st
- 8471 60 60 00 Keyboards Freep/st
- 8471 60 70 00 Other 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
- 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 scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, 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") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, 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 moreAntigua & 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 moreAnguilla, 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
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £318.3m | 65.9% | -13% |
 Vietnam | £43.1m | 8.9% | +26.6% |
 United States | £31m | 6.4% | +14.5% |
 Japan | £15.3m | 3.2% | +40% |
 Germany | £10.5m | 2.2% | +11.2% |
 Thailand | £9.6m | 2% | +339.7% |
| United Kingdom | £6.2m | 1.3% | +31.7% |
 Taiwan | £4.8m | 1% | -12.1% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 9 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Brazil 10.8% – 20% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 15.6% 
Argentina Free – 16% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 2% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Taiwan Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
GCC Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$94kUS$94k+US$5m+US$134m+> US$480m
Exports: 191
- China: US$11bn
- Vietnam: US$1bn
- United States: US$810m
- Netherlands: US$732m
- Germany: US$631m
- Czechia: US$480m
- Japan: US$473m
- Taiwan: US$324m
- Mexico: US$208m
- Poland: US$205m
- Singapore: US$184m
- Thailand: US$169m
- United Kingdom: US$168m
- South Korea: US$161m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$158m
- Indonesia: US$150m
- Italy: US$146m
- France: US$136m
- Malaysia: US$134m
- Canada: US$130m
- Denmark: US$112m
- Sweden: US$107m
- Spain: US$77m
- Ireland: US$76m
- Belgium: US$67m
- Hungary: US$65m
- Bulgaria: US$61m
- Austria: US$46m
- Switzerland: US$41m
- Slovakia: US$38m
- Philippines: US$37m
- Australia: US$27m
- United Arab Emirates: US$25m
- Slovenia: US$22m
- India: US$21m
- Finland: US$18m
- Lithuania: US$17m
- Saudi Arabia: US$15m
- Türkiye: US$11m
- Portugal: US$11m
- Kazakhstan: US$10m
- Norway: US$9m
- South Africa: US$9m
- Israel: US$7m
- Greece: US$7m
- Tunisia: US$5m
- Croatia: US$5m
- Latvia: US$5m
- Romania: US$5m
- Estonia: US$4m
- Russia: US$4m
- Belarus: US$4m
- Luxembourg: US$3m
- New Zealand: US$3m
- Armenia: US$3m
- Serbia: US$3m
- Costa Rica: US$2m
- Brazil: US$2m
- Chile: US$2m
- Ukraine: US$2m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$25m+US$216m+> US$610m
Imports: 220
- United States: US$3bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$1bn
- Netherlands: US$928m
- Czechia: US$662m
- Japan: US$617m
- United Kingdom: US$610m
- Canada: US$538m
- South Korea: US$523m
- France: US$500m
- Mexico: US$465m
- Poland: US$433m
- Vietnam: US$387m
- Spain: US$383m
- Singapore: US$368m
- Italy: US$363m
- China: US$333m
- Australia: US$331m
- India: US$315m
- Sweden: US$251m
- Taiwan: US$245m
- United Arab Emirates: US$216m
- Switzerland: US$204m
- Thailand: US$195m
- Russia: US$187m
- Belgium: US$185m
- Austria: US$180m
- Denmark: US$152m
- Türkiye: US$146m
- Brazil: US$133m
- Norway: US$115m
- Philippines: US$109m
- Hungary: US$103m
- Malaysia: US$93m
- Ireland: US$91m
- Slovakia: US$87m
- Saudi Arabia: US$83m
- Indonesia: US$82m
- Romania: US$70m
- Kazakhstan: US$65m
- Finland: US$64m
- Israel: US$61m
- New Zealand: US$56m
- Portugal: US$54m
- South Africa: US$52m
- Greece: US$51m
- Chile: US$46m
- Peru: US$45m
- Ukraine: US$43m
- Colombia: US$39m
- Lithuania: US$36m
- Argentina: US$32m
- Bulgaria: US$29m
- Croatia: US$26m
- Egypt: US$25m
- Paraguay: US$25m
- Estonia: US$22m
- Costa Rica: US$21m
- Slovenia: US$20m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$19m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$11bn | 58.7% |
| 2 | Vietnam | US$1bn | 6.2% |
| 3 | United States | US$810m | 4.4% |
| 4 |  Netherlands | US$732m | 4% |
| 5 | Germany | US$631m | 3.5% |
| 6 |  Czechia | US$480m | 2.6% |
| 7 | Japan | US$473m | 2.6% |
| 8 | Taiwan | US$324m | 1.8% |
| 9 | Mexico | US$208m | 1.1% |
| 10 |  Poland | US$205m | 1.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$3bn | 18.6% |
| 2 | Germany | US$1bn | 8.2% |
| 3 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$1bn | 7.6% |
| 4 | Netherlands | US$928m | 5.1% |
| 5 | Czechia | US$662m | 3.6% |
| 6 | Japan | US$617m | 3.4% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$610m | 3.4% |
| 8 | Canada | US$538m | 3% |
| 9 |  South Korea | US$523m | 2.9% |
| 10 |  France | US$500m | 2.7% |
Import duty on this product around the world 164
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
- 95number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 30%highest: Algeria, Bermuda, Kiribati
164
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 2.5% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 0% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 30% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 2% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 5% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 2% | 0% – 16% | 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 | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2022 |
 Botswana | 0% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 14% | 12% – 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 | |
 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 | 0% | 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 | 9% | 6% – 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Grenada | 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 | 21% | 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 | 5% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 5% | 0% – 20% | 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 | 1.3% | 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 | 14% | 12% – 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
- 7526 Input/output units, whether/not containing storage units in the same housing
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Capital goods · BEC 612020
- CPC 2.1 product
- 45261 Input peripherals (keyboard, joystick, mouse etc.)45262 Scanners (except combination of printer, scanner, copier and/or fax)45269 Other input or output peripheral devices
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2620 Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8471.60 | changed |
| 2012 | 8471.60 | changed |
| 2007 | 8471.60 | changed |
| 2002 | 8471.60 | changed |
| 1996 | 8471.60 | changed |
| 1992 | 8424.89, 8469.10, 8471.92, 8472.90, 8473.30 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 33
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.
- N362458 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an eye tracker from China
- N359024 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a smart pen device from Malaysia
- N345694 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of touchscreen displays from China
- N345696 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of interactive flat panel displays from China
- N345698 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of interactive flat panel displays from China
- N344962 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of the Multi-Touch Monitor from Taiwan
- 600010873 HMRC
An editor panel specifically designed for multi-cam editing for news cutting and live sports replay. It includes buttons to make camera selection and editing extremely fast. The editor panel connects via Bluetooth or USB‐C.
- 600010949 HMRC
A speed editor key-pad is a device which is designed for professional editors who need to work faster and turn around work quickly. The speed editor keyboard eliminates the large QWERTY keyboard as it only includes the specific keys needed for editing ani a high quality jog shuttle knob, which is…
- 600010327 HMRC
A Wireless Mouse that is comfortable and functional in the left or right-hand. It is lightweight for travel at 65g. The Battery life lasts up to 12 months with up to 8 million clicks for left and right buttons. Includes 1 AA battery, 1 Nano USB Receiver Set-up and product information poster…
- 600010129 HMRC
The product is a computer mouse designed to be connected directly to either a games console or an automatic data processing machine such as a PC, MacBook or laptop. Its intended for use as a pointing device with enhancements that make it also suitable for playing video games. It has no batteries…
- 600010128 HMRC
A black adjustable slim and light weight Wireless keyboard constructed from plastic. It has a flip folding cover with a built-in keyboard and touchpad for laptop/tablet. The keyboard connects to the device via Bluetooth. It wraps around your tablet (Not included in this application) like a book…
- 600009045 HMRC
A keyboard that is grey and black in colour. The keyboard is made from metal to make it more robust. It has an integrated round search dial on the right-hand side of the board made from metal with rubber coating. The keyboard allow a better quality editing experience because they create a physical…
33 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.
- Tariff change
UK Trade Tariff: measure changes on 103 commodity codes
Trade Tariff changes 2026-09-21 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Tariff change
Update to VATZ Coverage – 8 September 2026
Trade Tariff news 8315 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/983 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
- Import and export controls
FR Doc. 2026-14542 · 91 FR 45516 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Tariff change · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1395 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Tariff change
FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0506 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8471.60 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8471.60 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of computer input and output units into the UK came to £482.8m between September 2025 and August 2026 (down 5% on the year before); China supplied 66%, followed by Vietnam.
In 2024, countries exported computer input and output units worth US$18bn (+4.5% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$11bn), followed by Vietnam.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing?
Input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing fall under HS subheading 8471.60, part of heading 8471, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on input or output units in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8471.60 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 input or output units in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8471.60 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 input or output units?
China, with US$11bn in 2024 (58.7% of world exports).
Which countries can export computer input and output units 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 computer input and output units?
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 computer input and output units from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (66%), Vietnam (9%) and United States (6%), out of total imports of £482.8m.
Typical products
- bar code optical readers
- computer keyboard
- computer mouse
- digital smart pen
- digital whiteboard
- joysticks, computer
- keyboards
- mouse, computer
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.