HS Code:
The 'Other automatic data processing machines' category (HS Code: 8471.49) includes a range of computing devices and systems not classified under personal computers or servers. These machines are typically specialized data processing units used in industrial, commercial, or scientific applications, such as embedded systems, data loggers, and other automated processing equipment. This category is critical to various industries, including manufacturing, telecommunications, and research, due to the growing reliance on automation and data-driven decision-making.
Total Trade Volume
USD 12.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 3.8 billion
30.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.1 billion
16.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 1.5 billion
12.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.2 billion
9.6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 0.9 billion
7.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
3.5%
Highest Rate
8.0% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0.0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)
Rising demand for industrial automation
Increased trade volume as industries adopt data processing machines for smart manufacturing and IoT applications.
2021-2022
Shift towards edge computing
Growing need for localized data processing units is driving exports of specialized machines to support real-time analytics.
2020-2022
Supply chain diversification
Manufacturers are relocating production to avoid geopolitical risks and tariffs, affecting trade flows from traditional hubs like China.
2019-2022
The US agreed to reduce tariffs on certain data processing equipment from China, boosting bilateral trade in this category.
January 2023
Expected to increase Chinese exports to the US by 10-15% in 2023.
New EU regulations mandate energy efficiency standards for data processing equipment, requiring manufacturers to adapt products.
March 2023
Potential short-term trade disruptions as exporters comply with stricter standards, but long-term growth in eco-friendly products.
Ongoing global chip shortages have constrained production of data processing machines, leading to reduced export volumes.
Throughout 2022
Trade volumes dropped by 5% in key markets, with recovery expected in late 2023.