Steam Deck Portable Gaming PC
The Steam Deck Portable Gaming PC is a handheld device with a built-in screen running SteamOS for PC games. It is designed primarily for gaming and is not coin-operated, qualifying under tariff item 9504.50.00 as a video game machine with a self-contained display, per subheading note 1(b).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the device is imported as a general-purpose portable computer rather than a gaming machine.
Portable computers are classified in heading 8471, but gaming-specific devices fall under 9504.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the Steam Deck as a video game machine, not as a general-purpose computer, to ensure correct classification
• Keep evidence of its primary gaming function, such as marketing materials
• Verify if the device is subject to any software or digital content regulations
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