8504.40.85.00 - For telecommunication apparatus

This HTS category, 8504.40.85.00, specifically classifies static converters designed for use in telecommunication apparatus. These converters are essential components that transform electrical power from one form to another, enabling electronic devices within telecommunication systems to receive and utilize the appropriate voltage and current. Examples include power supplies for routers, modems, switches, and other networking equipment where a stable and regulated power source is critical for uninterrupted communication.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike the speed drive controllers for electric motors (8504.40.40.00) which regulate motor speed, or the power supplies for automatic data processing machines and monitors (which have their own distinct subheadings), this category is exclusively for converters integrated into or intended for telecommunication devices. The "Other" category (8504.40.95) serves as a catch-all for static converters not otherwise specified, reinforcing that this specific classification requires a direct link to telecommunication applications.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8504.40.85.00 hinges on confirming that the static converter's primary intended application is within a device that facilitates the transmission or reception of telecommunications signals. This may be determined by the product's design, intended use as stated by the manufacturer, or its integration into a larger telecommunication system.