8517.62.00 - Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus

HTS Code 8517.62.00 encompasses a broad range of apparatus designed for the reception, conversion, transmission, or regeneration of data, voice, or images. This category primarily includes devices that facilitate communication within wired or wireless networks, such as local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs). It is crucial to distinguish this heading from other transmission or reception apparatus covered by headings 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528, which are for different specific applications.

Within the broader classification of "Other apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images or other data," 8517.62.00 serves as a key hub for network connectivity equipment. It is distinct from its sibling category 8517.61.00, which is exclusively for base stations. Instead, 8517.62.00 focuses on the core devices that manage and enable data flow within networks.

The subcategories under 8517.62.00 further refine this classification based on the specific function of the apparatus. 8517.62.00.10 specifically covers modems, particularly those used in conjunction with data processing machines of heading 8471, highlighting their role in translating signals for data transmission. 8517.62.00.20 precisely identifies switching and routing apparatus, the essential components that direct network traffic. Finally, 8517.62.00.90 acts as a residual category for any other apparatus that fits the general description of 8517.62.00 but is not specifically enumerated in the preceding subcategories.