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8517.14.00.50 - Other radio telephones designed for the Public Cellular Radiotelecommunication Service 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty35%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 8517.14.00.50, specifically covers "Other radio telephones designed for the Public Cellular Radiotelecommunication Service." This category encompasses radio telephones that are intended for use within public cellular networks but do not fall under more specific classifications. Such devices are characterized by their ability to transmit and receive voice or data over cellular networks, but they are not explicitly designed for mobile vehicle installation or other broad categories.

It is important to distinguish this subcategory from its siblings. Specifically, 8517.14.00.20 covers radio telephones designated for installation within motor vehicles for the Public Cellular Radiotelecommunication Service. The "Other" category (8517.14.00.80) would typically encompass any remaining radio telephones for this service not fitting the more specific classifications of this or the aforementioned sibling. This classification focuses on devices that are portable or designed for general use within the cellular network infrastructure.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 8517.14.00.50 relies on confirming that the apparatus is a radio telephone, operates within a public cellular radiotelecommunication service, and does not meet the specific criteria for the vehicle-mounted or other residual categories at the same level. The primary determinant is the intended use and operational environment of the radio telephone.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8517.14.00.50?
HTS code 8517.14.00.50 covers Other radio telephones designed for the Public Cellular Radiotelecommunication Service under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.
›What products are classified under 8517.14.00.50?
This classification covers Other radio telephones designed for the Public Cellular Radiotelecommunication Service. It is a subcategory of Other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks (8517.14.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 8517.14.00.50?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8517.14.00.50 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 35%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8517.14.00.50?
Imports under HTS 8517.14.00.50 are measured in No..

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