U.S. imports of cash registers (HS 847050) totaled $84.6M in August 2026, imported from 36 countries.
Importers of Cash Registers paid $8.2M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 9.74% of the $84.6M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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688 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 84
ImportsExports
Imports
$84.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$14.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $910.1M of Cash Registers.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 8470
Subheading 847050 · $84.6M of $99.7M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8470500020 | Point-of-Sale Terminal Type Cash Registers | $82.8M | 9.73% | 78.59% | $8.1M |
| 8470500060 | Cash Registers,Except Point-of-Sale Terminals | $1.8M | 10.04% | 60.80% | $183K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8470500020 | Point-of-Sale Terminal Type Cash Registers | $11.9M |
| 8470500060 | Cash Registers,Except Point-of-Sale Terminals | $2.4M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Mexico together supply 50% of it. China pays 19.6% duty; Mexico 1.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
21.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.74% of total import value.