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U.S. exports of adp machines & units; magnetic/optical readers & data transcription machines (nesoi) (HS 847190) totaled $120.8M in August 2026.
Importers of ADP Machines & Units; Magnetic/Optical Readers & Data Transcription Machines (NESOI) paid $1.6M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 3.20% of the $48.7M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. ADP Machines & Units; Magnetic/Optical Readers & Data Transcription Machines (NESOI) imports of $48.7M in August 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $59.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMagnetic and optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto coded media, and other data-processing machines not classifiable under the more specific ADP subheadings are captured here, with the single US tariff line (8471900000) covering a heterogeneous range of specialized data-handling equipment. Germany leads US import supply under this heading — an unusual profile compared to the Asia-dominated sourcing of most ADP headings — reflecting European specialization in precision data-capture and industrial scanning equipment. Vietnam, Taiwan, and Malaysia are also notable sources. Importers should confirm that magnetic or optical readers are not more specifically classifiable as input units under 8471.60 before using this residual heading.
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2.3K shipments/mo
Magnetic and optical readers that function as input units for ADP machines — feeding data directly into a computer system — are generally classified under 8471.60. The 8471.90 heading is reserved for readers and transcription machines that operate more independently or serve data-media conversion functions not tied to a specific ADP input role. The distinction is fact-specific and often requires review of the device's technical specifications and intended use.
Germany's prominence reflects its strength in industrial-grade optical and magnetic scanning equipment, document management systems, and specialized data-capture machinery used in banking, logistics, and manufacturing — product categories where German engineering commands significant market share and where Asian contract manufacturing is less dominant than in consumer-oriented ADP hardware.
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$48.7MYoY · free account
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$120.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $688.9M of ADP Machines & Units; Magnetic/Optical Readers & Data Transcription Machines (NESOI).
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8471900000 | Machines and Units Thereof for Process Data, NESOI | $48.7M | 3.20% | 17.08% | $1.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8471900000 | Machines and Units Thereof for Process Data, NESOI | $120.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 6 of 8 in heading 8471
Subheading 847190 · $120.8M of $7.5B
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74.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.20% of total import value.