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HS code for electronics

Classifying electronics turns on what the device does and how it is built - a computing machine or its input unit, a telecommunications device, an audio device, or a conductor fitted with connectors. The cases below are how CBP classified specific devices.

Portable laptop computer

HTS code CBP assigned: 8471.30.01

CBP classified a laptop personal computer under HTS 8471.30.0000, free of general duty.

“The applicable subheading for the laptops will be 8471.30.0000”
CBP ruling R03778 (Apr 24, 2006)
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Cellular smartphone

HTS code CBP assigned: 8517.13.00

CBP classified a smartphone under HTS 8517.12.0050, free of general duty.

“The applicable subheading for the Garmin smartphone will be 8517.12.0050”
CBP ruling N024266 (Mar 27, 2008)
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Headphone assembly

HTS code CBP assigned: 8518.30.20

CBP classified a headphone assembly under HTS 8518.30.2000, free of general duty.

“The applicable subheading for the “Assy, Headphone, Zulu H-MOD, 5-OHM Dyn. Mic, GA,” SKU number 808-00003-001.1 will be 8518.30.2000”
CBP ruling N360804 (Apr 29, 2026)
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Desktop gaming PC processing unit, without a monitor or keyboard

HTS code CBP assigned: 8471.50.01

CBP classified gaming PCs under HTS 8471.50.0150, free of general duty.

“The applicable subheading for the gaming PCs, part numbers QTSHGC001, QTCBGC001, QTHZGC001, QTGNGC001, and QTFTGC00, will be 8471.50.0150”
CBP ruling N359807 (Apr 14, 2026)
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Optical USB mouse

HTS code CBP assigned: 8471.60.90

CBP classified an optical USB mouse under HTS 8471.60.9050, free of general duty.

“The applicable subheading for the Targus Notebook Optical Mouse with Retractable USB Cable will be 8471.60.9050”
CBP ruling N010695 (May 17, 2007)
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Telecom-type cable with connectors, not over 1,000 V

HTS code CBP assigned: 8544.42.20

CBP classified a USB connector assembly under HTS 8544.42.2000, free of general duty.

“The applicable subheading for the USB connector assembly, part number 1127396, will be 8544.42.2000”
CBP ruling N316908 (Jan 21, 2021)
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