{"id":14279,"date":"2025-12-01T15:16:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T07:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/?p=14279"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:07:00","slug":"hs-code-8517-trade-explained-telecom-network-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/hs-code-8517-trade-explained-telecom-network-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"HS Code 8517 Trade Explained: Telecom &#038; Network Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14279\" class=\"elementor elementor-14279\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc4363a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dc4363a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff8f88e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ff8f88e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/#org\",\n      \"name\": \"Trade Intelligence Global Pte Ltd\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\",\n      \"telephone\": \"+65-8570-0754\",\n      \"logo\": {\n        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Finalised.png\"\n      },\n      \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"streetAddress\": \"60 Paya Lebar Road, #05-43 Office Lobby 2\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Singapore\",\n        \"postalCode\": \"409051\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"SG\"\n      }\n    },\n\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/hs-code-8517-trade-explained-telecom-network-equipment\/#article\",\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"headline\": \"HS Code 8517 Trade Explained: Telecom & Network Equipment\",\n      \"description\": \"Learn what HS Code 8517 covers, including telecom and network equipment such as routers, smartphones, base stations, switches, and modems. 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This classification determines how your goods are taxed, documented, and cleared through customs worldwide. Misclassifying your product can lead to shipment delays, fines, or compliance issues.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Continue reading more as this guide breaks down the 8517 HS code description, its subcategories, and how to apply it accurately in real-world trade.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c5aaee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9c5aaee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5798cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5798cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is HS Code 8517? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9effb01 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9effb01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>HS Code 8517 refers to products used for telecommunication and data transmission, including smartphones, telephones, routers, base stations, gateways, and modems. These devices allow users to send or receive voice, data, and images through wired or wireless networks.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Typical products under HS Code 8517 include:<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Base stations<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Wi-Fi routers<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Modems<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Switches and hubs<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Gateways and data transmission units<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2545faf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2545faf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/8517-HS-Code-Chapter-768x538.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-14290\" alt=\"8517 HS Code Chapter Classification\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/8517-HS-Code-Chapter-768x538.png 768w, https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/8517-HS-Code-Chapter-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/tradeint.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/8517-HS-Code-Chapter.PNG 861w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">8517 HS Code Chapter Classification<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54b2c23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54b2c23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HS Code Chapter<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e62f7f0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e62f7f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According to Tradeint and the World Customs Organization (WCO) 2022 update:<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Section XVI (Chapters 84-85): Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical equipment<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This means HS Code 8517 falls under the category of electrical communication devices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1182c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1182c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HS Code Section<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06065f7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06065f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>8517 HS Code also belongs to Section XVI, Chapters (84 to 85) for Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, from <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/resources\/free-hs-code-tool\">TradeInt&#8217;s Free HS Code tool<\/a><\/u> &amp; WCO 2022.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2447d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2447d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Main HS Code 8517 digits<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4b3a49 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4b3a49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The HS Code 8517 is part of the international Harmonized System (HS) used to classify telecommunications and network communication equipment.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Each additional digit in the HS Code helps narrow down the product\u2019s specific category, such as general telecommunication devices and specialized equipment like smartphones, routers, and base stations. Here are some main HS 8517 digits:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8409701 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8409701\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2705 TradeInt Standard Table | HS Code 8517 6-Digit Classification -->\n<div style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:20px auto;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;\n            box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);font-family:Poppins,sans-serif;\">\n\n  <!-- Blue Header -->\n  <div style=\"background:#0456cc;color:#fff;font-weight:600;padding:14px 20px;\n              border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;text-align:center\">\n    HS Code 8517 6-Digit Classification\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Gap below header -->\n  <div style=\"height:6px;background:#fff;\"><\/div>\n\n  <!-- Table -->\n  <div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n    <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\n                  min-width:800px;font-size:14px;text-align:left;\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr style=\"background:#f5f5f5\">\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;width:140px;text-align:center\">HS Code<\/th>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\"\">Description<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular or wireless networks; other apparatus for transmitting or receiving voice, images or other data via wired\/wireless networks (excluding 8443, 8525, 8527, 8528).<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.11<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Line telephone sets with cordless handsets.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.13<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Smartphones for cellular or wireless networks.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.14<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Telephone sets; other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networks.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.18<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Telephone sets not elsewhere classified in item 8517.1.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.61<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Base stations.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.62<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Communication apparatus such as routers, switches, modems.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.69<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); other machines for transmission or reception of voice, images or data not elsewhere classified.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.71<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Communication apparatus parts \u2014 aerials, antennas, and reflectors suitable for use with apparatus in this heading.<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.79<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Communication apparatus parts \u2014 other than aerials and aerial reflectors.<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Source -->\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 20px 16px;\">\n    Data Source: \n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\"\n       target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">TradeInt<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-752e579 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"752e579\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Examples of Products Classified Under HS Code 8517<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1916d1e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1916d1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A common example is the smartphone, such as the iPhone, which is categorized under HS Code 8517.13. This subheading specifically covers smartphones for cellular or other wireless networks.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Similarly, traditional telecommunication equipment like landline telephones, cordless phones, and videophones also fall within the broader 8517 category, with more specific codes depending on their type and technology.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3180683 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3180683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2705 TradeInt Standard Table | HS Code 8517 Product Examples -->\n<div style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:20px auto;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;\n            box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);font-family:Poppins,sans-serif;\">\n\n  <!-- Blue Header -->\n  <div style=\"background:#0456cc;color:#fff;font-weight:600;padding:14px 20px;\n              border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;text-align:center;\">\n    HS Code 8517 Product Examples and Subheadings\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Space below header -->\n  <div style=\"height:6px;background:#fff;\"><\/div>\n\n  <!-- Table -->\n  <div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n    <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\n                  min-width:880px;font-size:14px;text-align:left;\">\n      <thead style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\">\n        <tr>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">Category<\/th>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">Example<\/th>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">Subheading (HS Code)<\/th>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">Description<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Smartphones and mobile phones<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Xiaomi, etc.<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.13<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Telephones for cellular or other wireless networks<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Landline and cordless telephones<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Push-button landline phones<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.11.10<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Line telephone sets with push-button type<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Line telephone sets with cordless handsets<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Cordless telephones<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.11.90<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Other cordless line telephone sets<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Data transmission and networking apparatus<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Routers, modems, switches<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.62.00<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Machines for transmission or reception of data (wired\/wireless)<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Base stations<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Mobile network base stations<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.61<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Apparatus for communication in wired\/wireless networks<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Parts and accessories<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Antennas, cables, circuit boards<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">8517.70.0000 \/ 8517.79.0000<\/td><td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Parts for apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images, or data<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Source -->\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 20px 16px;\">\n    Data Source: \n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\"\n       target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">TradeInt<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1e26aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1e26aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to look up and use HS Code 8517?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd487f7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd487f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Using HS Code 8517 is essential for businesses involved in importing or exporting telecommunication devices such as mobile phones, routers, modems, and other data transmission equipment. The process ensures that products are classified accurately for customs clearance, taxation, and trade compliance.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>To use the HS code 8517, you first need to identify the product\u2019s main function, such as transmitting or receiving voice, images, or data through wired or wireless networks. Once this is clear, you can find the appropriate sub-classification that matches the product\u2019s technology and purpose. For instance, smartphones fall under 8517.13, while base stations are categorized as 8517.61.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol><li><strong>Identify the product category:<\/strong> Begin with heading 8517, which covers devices such as telephones, cellular phones, modems, routers, and other network equipment used for transmitting or receiving data.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>Select the correct subheading:<\/strong> Each product type falls under a more specific code:<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>8517.11<\/strong> \u2013 Line telephone sets with cordless handsets<\/li><li><strong>8517.13<\/strong> \u2013 Smartphones for cellular or wireless networks<\/li><li><strong>8517.61<\/strong> \u2013 Base stations<\/li><li><strong>8517.62<\/strong> \u2013 Communication apparatus, like routers, switches, and modems<\/li><li><strong>8517.70<\/strong> \u2013 Parts and accessories for telecommunication devices<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>Add country-specific extensions:<\/strong> While the first six digits (8517.xx) are universal, importing countries may add up to four more digits for detailed classification. These extensions can influence customs duties, exemptions, or tariff rates.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong>Verify with national customs databases:<\/strong> Consult your country\u2019s official database, for example, the TARIC system in the EU or the HTS code in the United States, to confirm the correct classification and applicable taxes.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong>Apply on customs declarations:<\/strong> Finally, include the accurate HS Code 8517 on all import\/export documentation to ensure proper duty assessment and compliance with trade regulations.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be31217 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be31217\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to use HS code to find Global Import Export Records? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a13dcb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a13dcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2024, the top exporters under HS Code 8517 were led by India and Vietnam, reflecting the rapid expansion of smartphone and telecom manufacturing in Asia. Mexico, Malaysia, and Indonesia followed, showing strong integration into global electronics supply chains, as trade data presented by TradeInt.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Top 5 Exporting Countries for HS Code 8517 (2024)<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>India<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>US$ 83,358,425,111<\/strong> (41.37%) \u2013 Intelligent mobile phones; India remains a key global base for smartphone production and exports.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Vietnam<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>US$ 63,626,084,070<\/strong> (31.58%) \u2013 Equipment for receiving, converting, and sending or reproducing sound, image, or data; reflects Vietnam\u2019s expanding telecom export strength.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Mexico<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>US$ 15,078,188,353<\/strong> (7.48%) \u2013 Telecom equipment exports reinforcing its integration into North American supply chains.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Malaysia<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>US$ 12,983,049,511<\/strong> (6.44%) \u2013 High-tech electronics and communication equipment supporting Malaysia\u2019s innovation-driven export sector.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Indonesia<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>US$ 1,878,920,497<\/strong> (0.93%) \u2013 Equipment for communication and data transfer; part of Indonesia\u2019s Industry 4.0 diversification plan.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f4e317 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6f4e317\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \u2705 TradeInt Standard Table | World Top 5 Exporting Countries for HS Code 8517 in 2024 (Expanded Columns) -->\n<div style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:20px auto;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;\n            box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);font-family:Poppins,sans-serif;\">\n\n  <!-- Blue Header -->\n  <div style=\"background:#0456cc;color:#fff;font-weight:600;padding:14px 20px;\n              border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;text-align:center;\">\n    World Top 5 Exporting Countries for HS Code 8517 in 2024\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Gap below header -->\n  <div style=\"height:6px;background:#fff;\"><\/div>\n\n  <!-- Table -->\n  <div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n    <table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #a6a6a6;\n                  min-width:1100px;font-size:14px\">\n      <thead style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\">\n        <tr>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;width:60px;text-align:center\">Rank<\/th>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;width:120px;text-align:center\">Country<\/th>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;width:230px;text-align:center\">Top Traded HS Code (up to 12-digit)<\/th>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;width:260px;text-align:center\">Top Product Category<\/th>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;width:160px;\">Value (US$)<\/th>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;width:120px;text-align:center\">Percentage (%)<\/th>\n          <th style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;width:320px;text-align:center\">Economic Importance<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">1<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">India<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">\ud83d\udd12 \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\" style=\"color:#0456cc;\">Unlock HS Code 8517 Trade Records<\/a><\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Intelligent mobile phone<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">83,358,425,111<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">41.37%<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">India is a key global base for smartphone manufacturing, driving exports, jobs, and industrial growth.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">2<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">Vietnam<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">\ud83d\udd12 \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\" style=\"color:#0456cc;\">Unlock HS Code 8517 Trade Records<\/a><\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Equipment for receiving, converting and sending or reproducing sound, image or other data<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">63,626,084,070<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">31.58%<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Vietnam\u2019s telecom exports reflect its growing role in global value chains and sustained FDI inflows.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">3<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">Mexico<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">\ud83d\udd12 \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\" style=\"color:#0456cc;\">Unlock HS Code 8517 Trade Records<\/a><\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Equipment for receiving, converting and sending or reproducing sound, image or other data<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">15,078,188,353<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">7.48%<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Mexico\u2019s telecom exports reinforce its integration into North American supply chains and nearshoring trends.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">4<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">Malaysia<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">\ud83d\udd12 \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\" style=\"color:#0456cc;\">Unlock HS Code 8517 Trade Records<\/a><\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Equipment for receiving, converting and sending or reproducing sound, image or other data<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">12,983,049,511<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">6.44%<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Malaysia\u2019s electronics exports underpin its high-tech sector, supporting trade and innovation capacity.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">5<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">Indonesia<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">\ud83d\udd12 \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\" style=\"color:#0456cc;\">Unlock HS Code 8517 Trade Records<\/a><\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Equipment for receiving, converting and sending or reproducing sound, image or other data<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">1,878,920,497<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center\">0.93%<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Indonesia\u2019s electronics growth marks steady diversification under its Industry 4.0 transformation plan.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Source -->\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 20px 16px;\">\n    Data Source: 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These countries collectively drove over 65% of global telecom and electronic equipment imports.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Top 5 Importing Countries for HS Code 8517 (2024)<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Uzbekistan<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>US$ 34,160,354,141<\/strong> (20.43%) \u2013 Intelligent mobile phones; imports enhance digital access and telecom growth.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>India<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>US$ 20,487,006,952<\/strong> (12.25%) \u2013 Processors and controllers; fuels India\u2019s expanding digital manufacturing and semiconductor industries.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Vietnam<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>US$ 20,457,144,866<\/strong> (12.23%) \u2013 Electrical machinery and equipment; strengthens Vietnam\u2019s export-oriented tech ecosystem.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><strong>Mexico<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>US$ 19,485,819,701<\/strong> (11.65%) \u2013 Communication devices; supports Mexico\u2019s electronics 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  <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">63,715,522,653<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">29.88%<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">The U.S. is the world\u2019s largest importer of telecom equipment, driven by 5G rollout and consumer demand.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">2<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">Hong Kong (SAR)<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">\ud83d\udd12 \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\" style=\"color:#0456cc;\">Unlock HS Code 8517 Trade Records<\/a><\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Transmission and reception apparatus for networks<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">51,688,714,875<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">24.24%<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Hong Kong serves as a re-export hub for electronics and telecom components in Asia-Pacific.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">3<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">Netherlands<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">\ud83d\udd12 \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\" style=\"color:#0456cc;\">Unlock HS Code 8517 Trade Records<\/a><\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Telecom networking equipment<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">23,715,934,607<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">11.12%<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">The Netherlands acts as a logistics gateway for Europe, facilitating telecom and ICT imports.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">4<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">Germany<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">\ud83d\udd12 \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\" style=\"color:#0456cc;\">Unlock HS Code 8517 Trade Records<\/a><\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Apparatus for wired\/wireless data transmission<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">22,242,879,978<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">10.44%<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Germany\u2019s telecom imports align with its industrial digitalization and IoT infrastructure expansion.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">5<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">Japan<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;white-space:nowrap;\">\ud83d\udd12 \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/contact-experts\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\" style=\"color:#0456cc;\">Unlock HS Code 8517 Trade Records<\/a><\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Apparatus for transmission or reception of data<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">19,448,321,547<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;text-align:center;\">9.71%<\/td>\n          <td style=\"border:1px solid #a6a6a6;padding:10px;\">Japan\u2019s telecom imports strengthen its consumer electronics and 5G infrastructure sectors.<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Source -->\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;font-size:13px;color:#333;padding:14px 20px 16px;\">\n    Data Source: \n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/?utm_source=content_article&utm_campaign=HS_Code_8517_telecom_and_network_equipment\"\n       target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#0456cc;text-decoration:none;\">TradeInt<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a74be04 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Accurate classification under this code ensures proper tariff application, customs compliance, and smoother cross-border documentation.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In 2024, global exports under HS Code 8517 exceeded US $200 billion, led by India, Vietnam, and Mexico, while smartphone shipments accounted for nearly 60% of total trade value. Over the past three years, exports of telecom devices have increased by 23%, underscoring the sector\u2019s continued expansion across Asia.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Beyond classification, TradeInt empowers businesses with access to Universal Trade Data and <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradeint.com\/resources\/\">Global Import\u2013Export Intelligence<\/a><\/u>. Users can review B\/L records, shipment values, HS codes, importer\u2013exporter activity, and commodity performance through an AI-powered global database. 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