8517.69.00.00 - Other

HTS code 8517.69.00.00 encompasses "Other" apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images, or other data, serving as a residual category within the broader heading for telecommunications equipment. This classification applies to devices that facilitate communication within wired or wireless networks, excluding those explicitly covered by headings 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528. The primary function of these goods is to transmit or receive data, voice, or images, facilitating network connectivity.

This "Other" category is distinct from its sibling categories. HTS code 8517.61.00.00 specifically enumerates base stations, which are fixed stations used to communicate with mobile stations in a cellular or other wireless network. Similarly, 8517.62.00 covers machines for the reception, conversion, and transmission or regeneration of data, including switching and routing apparatus, which perform specific network functions like directing traffic. Therefore, 8517.69.00.00 is reserved for telecommunication transmission or reception apparatus that does not fall under these more defined subheadings.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Consequently, classification within 8517.69.00.00 relies heavily on the exclusion principle, ensuring that items are placed here only when they do not fit the criteria of other specific headings or subheadings within 8517. Examples might include certain types of wireless data modems, network interface cards, or specialized data communication adapters not otherwise specified, provided they are not primarily designed for transmission/reception of television broadcasts or radio-telephony.