8517.11.00.00 - Line telephone sets with cordless handsets

This HTS classification covers line telephone sets that are equipped with cordless handsets. These are traditional wired telephones where the handset communicates wirelessly with the base unit, which is connected to the telephone line. The primary function is voice communication via a landline network, with the convenience of a handset that is not physically tethered to the base. Examples include standard home cordless phones and office multi-line cordless systems.

It is crucial to distinguish these sets from their siblings. Smartphones (8517.13.00.00) are distinct as they are primarily mobile devices with integrated wireless communication capabilities and a wide range of data processing functions beyond voice calls. "Other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks" (8517.14.00) encompasses other non-smartphone devices designed for cellular or other wireless network communication, such as satellite phones or Wi-Fi enabled phones that do not fit the smartphone definition. "Other" (8517.18.00) serves as a residual category for telephone-like apparatus not specifically classified elsewhere.

As a leaf node, 8517.11.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification relies on confirming the presence of both a wired line connection (either directly or through a base unit) and a cordless handset as the primary communication interface for voice. The absence of advanced data processing capabilities, integrated mobile network connectivity, or primary reliance on cellular or other wireless networks, distinguishes these sets from the aforementioned sibling categories.