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U.S. imports of cash registers (HS 847050) totaled $68.6M in May 2026, traded with 31 countries.
Importers of Cash Registers paid $6.1M in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $52.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: May 2026 dataDesigned specifically for retail transaction recording, cash registers under this subheading split in the US schedule between point-of-sale terminal types (8470500020) and conventional cash registers (8470500060) — a distinction that reflects the industry's shift toward networked POS systems. Vietnam and Thailand are the leading US import sources, with Mexico also a notable supplier. Importers should be aware that sophisticated POS terminals with significant computing capability may be reclassified under heading 8471 (automatic data processing machines) if the computing function predominates over the transaction-recording function.
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CBP and the WCO have addressed this boundary in multiple rulings. A device classifies as a cash register (847050) when its primary design purpose is retail transaction recording with integrated cash management. When the device is essentially a general-purpose computer running POS software — with a full operating system, expandable storage, and the ability to run non-POS applications — it is more likely to classify under 8471 as an ADP machine. The hardware architecture and software flexibility are the key factors.
Section 301 tariffs apply specifically to goods of Chinese origin. Cash registers originating in Vietnam — the leading supplier under this subheading — are not subject to Section 301 measures, provided origin is properly established. CBP actively scrutinizes transshipment, so importers should maintain robust origin documentation, including manufacturing records, to support Vietnamese origin claims.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8470500020 | POINT-OF-SALE TERMINAL TYPE CASH REGISTERS | $79.6M | 9.34% | 82.96% | $7.4M |
| 8470500060 | CASH REGISTERS,EXCEPT POINT-OF-SALE TERMINALS | $1.2M | 4.77% | 35.21% | $58K |
POINT-OF-SALE TERMINAL TYPE CASH REGISTERS
CASH REGISTERS,EXCEPT POINT-OF-SALE TERMINALS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8470500020 | POINT-OF-SALE TERMINAL TYPE CASH REGISTERS | $17.8M |
| 8470500060 | CASH REGISTERS,EXCEPT POINT-OF-SALE TERMINALS | $5.5M |
POINT-OF-SALE TERMINAL TYPE CASH REGISTERS
20.3K no
CASH REGISTERS,EXCEPT POINT-OF-SALE TERMINALS
8.0K no
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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $13.9M | $4.0M | -$9.9M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $11.1M | $943K | -$10.1M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $11.0M | -- | -$11.0M |