Computer processing units from India
India exported $149 million of computer processing units (HS 8471.50) in FY2025-26, down 74% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 25% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 0%China 25%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $149MDown 73.9% on last year
- HS code
- 8471.50Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 25.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8471.50.01 | 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: Processing units other than those of subheading 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units, output units | Free | 0% | 25% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. A separate Section 232 duty on semiconductors isn't included and may add substantially to these figures. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of computer processing units
India's exports to all countries under HS 8471.50, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8471.50 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on computer processing units from India?
0% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 25%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included. A separate Section 232 duty on semiconductors isn't included either.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
8471.50, under 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). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export computer processing units?
Yes. India exported $149 million under HS 8471.50 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.