HS Code:
The category 'Units for physical incorporation into automatic data processing machines or units thereof' (often classified under HS Code 8471.80) includes components and peripherals designed to be integrated into computers or related systems. This encompasses items such as internal storage drives, graphics cards, motherboards, and other hardware components critical for the operation of automatic data processing machines. These products are vital to the global technology supply chain, supporting industries ranging from personal computing to large-scale data centers.
Total Trade Volume
USD 120 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
3.5%
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing economies)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like USMCA and EU-Japan EPA)
Increased demand for high-performance computing components
Driven by growth in AI, machine learning, and cloud computing, leading to higher trade volumes for GPUs and specialized hardware.
2021-2023
Supply chain diversification
Countries are shifting manufacturing bases away from single-source dependency (e.g., China) to mitigate risks from geopolitical tensions and pandemics.
2020-2022
Rise of sustainable manufacturing
Growing emphasis on eco-friendly production processes and recyclable materials in hardware components due to regulatory pressures and consumer demand.
2022-2023
The United States imposed additional tariffs on Chinese tech imports, including components for data processing machines, as part of ongoing trade disputes.
May 2023
Increased costs for US importers and potential shifts in supply chains to other Asian countries like Vietnam and Taiwan.
The European Union introduced stricter environmental regulations under the Green Deal, mandating energy efficiency standards for imported hardware components.
January 2023
Manufacturers must adapt to comply with new standards, potentially increasing production costs but fostering sustainability.
Taiwan reported a significant increase in exports of semiconductor-related components for data processing machines, driven by global chip shortages.
October 2022
Solidifies Taiwan's position as a critical player in the global tech supply chain, influencing trade dynamics in the sector.