8517.14.00.20 - Radio telephones designed for installation in motor vehicles for the Public Cellular Radiotelecommunication Service

This HTS classification, 8517.14.00.20, specifically covers radio telephones intended for installation within motor vehicles, designed for use within the Public Cellular Radiotelecommunication Service. These are devices that facilitate wireless communication through cellular networks and are permanently affixed or intended for permanent installation in a vehicle, distinguishing them from portable cellular phones. The classification emphasizes their vehicle-specific application and cellular network compatibility.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 8517.14.00.50, which covers "Other radio telephones designed for the Public Cellular Radiotelecommunication Service." While both relate to cellular radio telephones, the "Other" designation suggests a broader scope for 8517.14.00.50, potentially encompassing non-vehicle-mounted or differently configured cellular radio telephones not falling under the specific motor vehicle installation criteria of 8517.14.00.20. The remaining sibling, 8517.14.00.80 ("Other"), serves as a residual category for any cellular network telephones that do not fit the more specific descriptions.

As a leaf node, 8517.14.00.20 has no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on the precise criteria of being a radio telephone for the Public Cellular Radiotelecommunication Service and being designed for installation in a motor vehicle. Examples within this classification would include integrated car phones or hands-free cellular systems designed for permanent integration into a vehicle's dashboard or console, rather than portable units that might be used in a vehicle.