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U.S. imports of computer accessories (End-Use 21301) totaled $17.9B in April 2026, traded with 100 countries.
Importers of Computer Accessories paid $195.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $1.4B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Computer Accessories imports of $17.9B in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.8B.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMonitors, keyboards, pointing devices, docking stations, and similar computer peripherals imported into the US occupy a heavily traded category where Section 301 tariff exposure for Chinese-origin goods has reshaped sourcing patterns toward Vietnam, Taiwan, and other Asian manufacturing hubs. Classification disputes between 'accessories,' 'parts,' and 'machines' under Chapter 84 of the HTS are common and can carry meaningful duty-rate consequences. Importers should also be aware that certain wireless accessories may require FCC equipment authorization before sale in the US market.
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FCC equipment authorization is a market-access requirement rather than a customs admissibility requirement, but CBP may coordinate with the FCC on imports of radio-frequency devices. Wireless accessories (Bluetooth keyboards, Wi-Fi adapters, etc.) must have FCC authorization before they can be legally marketed or sold in the US. Importers should ensure authorization is in place prior to the first shipment to avoid detention or refusal at the port.
CBP applies the HTS chapter notes and General Rules of Interpretation to determine whether a device is classifiable as a complete machine in its own right (e.g., a standalone printer) versus an accessory or part of an ADP machine. Devices with independent processing capability or that serve functions beyond supporting a host computer are more likely to be classified as machines, potentially under a different chapter with a different duty rate. Binding ruling requests are the most reliable way to resolve ambiguous cases before importation.
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