Chapter 84 · Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers · Section 16
HS Code 8471.70
Storage units
Heading 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof; magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8471.70
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8471.70.10 |
Magnetic disk drive units > For a disk of a diameter exceeding 21 cm > Without read-write unit assembled therein; read-write units entered separately |
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8471.70.20 |
Magnetic disk drive units > For a disk of a diameter exceeding 21 cm > Units for physical incorporation into automatic data processing machines or units thereof |
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8471.70.30 |
Magnetic disk drive units > For a disk of a diameter exceeding 21 cm > Other |
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8471.70.40 |
Magnetic disk drive units > Other > Not assembled in cabinets, and without attached external power supply 3 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8471.70.50 |
Other > Not assembled in cabinets, and without attached external power supply > Other 3 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8471.70.60 |
Other storage units > Not assembled in cabinets for placing on a table, desk, wall, floor or similar place |
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8471.70.90 |
Other storage units > Other |
Free | - | 35% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 8471.70
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8471 70 20 | Central storage units | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8471 70 50 | Hard disk drives | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8471 70 30 | Optical, including magneto-optical | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8471 70 80 | Magnetic tape storage units | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8471 70 98 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8471 70 70 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8471 70 00 | Storage units | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8471.70
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8471 70 00 00 | Storage units | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8471 70 20 00 | Central storage units | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8471 70 30 00 | Optical, including magneto-optical | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8471 70 50 00 | Hard disk drives | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8471 70 70 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8471 70 80 00 | Magnetic tape storage units | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8471 70 98 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8471
The subheadings immediately before and after 8471.70 in chapter 84.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8471.70.
What is HS code 8471.70?
HS code 8471.70 covers: Storage units. It belongs to chapter 84 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; computers) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8471.70?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8471.70?
The UK extends 8471.70 to 7 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8471700000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.