What types of products fall under HS-4 8517?

HS-4 8517 includes telephone sets, smartphones, base stations, and various communication apparatus for transmitting or receiving voice and data.

How do I classify a smartphone for import?

Classify smartphones under **HS-6 851713**, which specifically covers telephone sets for cellular or wireless networks.

What is the difference between HS-6 851711 and 851713?

HS-6 851711 covers line telephone sets with cordless handsets, while **851713** is for smartphones specifically designed for cellular networks.

Are parts for communication devices classified under HS-4 8517?

Yes, parts for communication apparatus are classified under **HS-6 851771** for aerials and reflectors, and **851779** for other parts.

What should I do if my product doesn't fit neatly into a specific HS-6 line?

If your product doesn't fit a specific line, consider using the 'not elsewhere classified' options like **851718** or **851769** for broader categories.

Can I use HS-4 8517 for importing routers?

Yes, routers used for data transmission would fall under **HS-6 851762**, which covers machines for reception and transmission of voice and data.

HS-4 · Heading

8517 — Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528

Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8517 when importing or exporting telephone sets, including smartphones and other devices for cellular networks. For example, if you're shipping a batch of smartphones from a manufacturer, this is the heading you would reference.

When deciding among the HS-6 lines, consider that 851711 covers line telephone sets with cordless handsets, while 851713 is specific to smartphones. If your product is a smartphone with cellular capabilities, you should classify it under 851713.

If your shipment includes communication apparatus not classified as telephone sets or base stations, you may look at 851762 for machines that handle voice and data transmission. For example, routers or switches would fall under this line, distinguishing them from standard telephones.

For parts related to communication apparatus, 851771 includes aerials and reflectors, while 851779 covers other parts. If your shipment consists of various components for communication devices, ensure you select the correct line based on the specific parts you're importing.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 8517 · telephone sets · smartphones · communication apparatus · base stations · data transmission machines · cordless handsets · aerials and reflectors · voice transmission · wired wireless networks · parts for communication devices · classification of telephones · importing smartphones · exporting communication equipment · HS-6 subheadings · telecommunication imports

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Smartphones for cellular networks
Cordless line telephone sets
Base stations for wireless communication
Routers for data transmission
Aerials and reflectors for communication devices
Switching apparatus for voice and image data
Other communication apparatus not classified elsewhere

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Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 8517?: HS-4 8517 includes telephone sets, smartphones, base stations, and various communication apparatus for transmitting or receiving voice and data.
How do I classify a smartphone for import?: Classify smartphones under **HS-6 851713**, which specifically covers telephone sets for cellular or wireless networks.
What is the difference between HS-6 851711 and 851713?: HS-6 851711 covers line telephone sets with cordless handsets, while **851713** is for smartphones specifically designed for cellular networks.
Are parts for communication devices classified under HS-4 8517?: Yes, parts for communication apparatus are classified under **HS-6 851771** for aerials and reflectors, and **851779** for other parts.
What should I do if my product doesn't fit neatly into a specific HS-6 line?: If your product doesn't fit a specific line, consider using the 'not elsewhere classified' options like **851718** or **851769** for broader categories.
Can I use HS-4 8517 for importing routers?: Yes, routers used for data transmission would fall under **HS-6 851762**, which covers machines for reception and transmission of voice and data.

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