Find HS Code and trade information for tablet computer

Tablet Computer

A tablet computer, commonly shortened to tablet, is a mobile device, typically between 7 and 13 inches in screen size, featuring a touchscreen display as its primary input and interface.

Materials

Tablets are constructed from a variety of materials, including:

• Display: Typically utilize LCD or OLED screens protected by glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or similar) for durability and clarity.
• Housing: Commonly made from aluminum alloys, plastic, or a combination of both. Premium models often favor aluminum for a more robust and refined feel.
• Internal Components: Include a printed circuit board (PCB) housing the processor, memory (RAM), storage (flash memory), battery, and other electronic components.
• Battery: Lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries are standard, providing portability.

Purpose

Tablets serve a wide range of purposes, bridging the gap between smartphones and laptops. Common uses include:

• Media Consumption: Watching videos, streaming content, reading ebooks, listening to music.
• Communication: Video conferencing, email, social media.
• Productivity: Note-taking, document editing, presentations, basic office tasks.
• Gaming: Playing mobile games.
• Creative Tasks: Digital art, photo editing, graphic design (often with optional stylus support).
• Education: E-learning, interactive textbooks, research.

Function

Tablets function through several core components:

• Touchscreen: The primary input method, allowing users to interact directly with the display. Capacitive touchscreens are most common, responding to the touch of fingers or a stylus.
• Processor (CPU): Handles the processing of data and instructions, determining the tablet's speed and performance. ARM-based processors are prevalent due to their power efficiency.
• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): Renders images and videos, crucial for gaming and multimedia applications.
• Operating System (OS): Manages the tablet's hardware and software resources. Common OSs include iPadOS (Apple), Android (Google), and, less commonly, Windows.
• Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are standard for internet access and connecting to peripherals. Some models also include cellular connectivity (4G/5G).
• Sensors: Accelerometers, gyroscopes, and ambient light sensors are common, enabling features like auto-rotation and adaptive brightness.

Usage Scenarios

Tablets are utilized in diverse settings:

• Home: Entertainment, browsing, communication, smart home control.
• Work/Business: Presentations, note-taking, document editing, field service applications.
• Education: Classroom learning, digital textbooks, research, interactive assignments.
• Travel: Entertainment, navigation, reading, communication.
• Healthcare: Electronic health records, patient monitoring, telehealth.
• Retail: Point of sale systems, inventory management, customer engagement.

Common Types

• Standard Tablets: General-purpose tablets designed for a broad range of tasks. (e.g., Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Lenovo Tab)
• 2-in-1 Tablets: Tablets with detachable keyboards or 360-degree hinges, offering laptop-like functionality. (e.g., Microsoft Surface Pro, HP Spectre x360)
• Graphics Tablets: Tablets designed for digital artists, featuring pressure sensitivity and stylus support. (e.g., Wacom Cintiq Pro)
• Kids' Tablets: Tablets specifically designed for children, featuring parental controls, durable construction, and educational content. (e.g., Amazon Fire Kids Tablet)
• Rugged Tablets: Tablets designed for harsh environments, featuring enhanced durability and water/dust resistance.

Tablet computers generally fall under the category of portable automatic data processing machines. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8471300100: 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: Portable automatic data processing machines, weighing not more than 10 kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.

  • Chapter 84: Covers automatic data processing machines.
  • Heading 8471: Specifically addresses automatic data processing machines and their units.
  • Subheading 847130: Focuses on portable automatic data processing machines.
  • 84713001: Further defines these machines as weighing 10 kg or less and including a CPU, keyboard, and display. This is a strong candidate if the tablet meets these weight and component criteria.

• 8517620020: Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network): Other apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network).

  • Chapter 85: Covers electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Heading 8517: Specifically addresses telephone sets and related apparatus.
  • Subheading 851762: Focuses on other apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images or other data. This may be applicable if the tablet's primary function is communication.

• 8542310070: Electronic integrated circuits; parts thereof: Electronic integrated circuits: Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits System on chip (SoCs).

  • Chapter 85: Covers electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Heading 8542: Specifically addresses electronic integrated circuits.
  • Subheading 854231: Focuses on electronic integrated circuits. This code is relevant if considering the individual processor component within the tablet.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'tablet computer' are limited, with only the following 3 found.

It is important to note that the final HS code determination depends on the specific features and intended use of the tablet. If the tablet has cellular communication capabilities, 8517620020 may be more appropriate. If it functions primarily as a portable computer, 8471300100 is likely the correct choice.