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U.S. imports of adp machines & units; magnetic/optical readers & data transcription machines (nesoi) (HS 847190) totaled $58.4M in May 2026, traded with 63 countries.
Importers of ADP Machines & Units; Magnetic/Optical Readers & Data Transcription Machines (NESOI) paid $1.8M in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $8.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: May 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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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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. 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 | $63.7M | 3.60% | 18.54% | $2.3M |
MACHINES AND UNITS THEREOF FOR PROCESS DATA, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8471900000 | MACHINES AND UNITS THEREOF FOR PROCESS DATA, NESOI | $100.5M |
MACHINES AND UNITS THEREOF FOR PROCESS DATA, NESOI
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $2.5M | $11.9M | +$9.5M |
| VIETNAM | $11.0M | $3.0M | -$8.0M |
| CANADA | $3.1M | $9.1M | +$6.0M |
| GERMANY | $9.2M | $2.7M | -$6.5M |
| HONG KONG | $18K | $8.1M | +$8.1M |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $13.4M | $40.2M | +$26.8M |
| Florida | $3.3M | $18.7M | +$15.4M |
| Massachusetts | $3.1M | $11.8M | +$8.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $1.5M | $20.6M | +$19.1M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $6.9M | $12.4M | +$5.5M |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $14.7M | $2.5M | -$12.2M |