8470.50.00 - Cash registers

This HTS category, 8470.50.00, specifically covers cash registers. These are machines designed primarily for the purpose of recording sales transactions, calculating totals, and often dispensing cash or receipts in retail environments. The core function is transaction processing and financial record-keeping at the point of sale.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8470.10.00 encompasses portable electronic calculators and pocket-sized data recorders with calculating capabilities, which are generally more personal or analytical devices. While other sections within 8470 might include general calculating machines or postage-franking devices, 8470.50.00 is dedicated to machines whose primary role is the operational recording of sales in a commercial setting.

Within the 8470.50.00 classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification. The subcategory 8470.50.00.20 specifically addresses point-of-sale (POS) terminals. These are more sophisticated devices that integrate scanning, payment processing, and inventory management functions alongside the core cash register capabilities. The "Other" subcategory (8470.50.00.60) serves as a catch-all for cash registers that do not meet the specific criteria for POS terminals.