HS Code:
The 'With one keyboard' category, typically falling under HS Code 8471.60 (input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing), includes computer keyboards as standalone input devices used globally in personal computing, gaming, and professional environments. This category encompasses wired and wireless keyboards, ergonomic designs, and specialized keyboards for various applications. Keyboards are integral to the IT hardware sector, with demand driven by technological advancements, remote working trends, and the gaming industry.
Total Trade Volume
USD 3.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
3.5%
Highest Rate
8% (imposed by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rise in demand for wireless and ergonomic keyboards
Increased imports of Bluetooth-enabled and health-focused designs, particularly in North America and Europe
2021-2022
Growth in gaming peripherals market
Boosted trade volume for RGB and mechanical keyboards, with significant exports from China and Taiwan
2020-2022
Supply chain diversification post-COVID-19
Shift in production bases from China to Vietnam and India, affecting trade routes and costs
2021-2023
The United States reduced tariffs on certain electronic input devices, including keyboards, as part of trade negotiations with China.
March 2023
Expected to increase Chinese keyboard imports to the US by 10-15% in 2023
New EU regulations under the Green Deal mandate stricter recycling and sustainability standards for electronic devices, including keyboards.
January 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially raising prices by 5-7%
Several major keyboard manufacturers have shifted partial production to Vietnam to mitigate risks from US-China trade tensions.
October 2022
Vietnam’s export share in this category grew by 8% in 2022, challenging China’s dominance