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8543.70.60.00 - Articles designed for connection to telegraphic or telephonic apparatus or instruments or to telegraphic or telephonic networks 🖩

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 category, 8543.70.60.00, encompasses a broad range of electrical articles specifically designed to interface with or connect to telegraphic or telephonic apparatus, instruments, or networks. These devices are integral to the functioning and expansion of communication systems, enabling signal transmission, reception, or modification within telecommunications infrastructure. Examples include various types of modems, signal boosters, network interface units, and specialized adapters that facilitate the exchange of information over established or emerging communication pathways.

This classification distinguishes itself from sibling categories by its exclusive focus on telecommunications connectivity. For instance, while other categories within 8543.70 might cover apparatus for physical vapor deposition or electric luminescent lamps, this node is strictly limited to devices whose primary function is related to telegraphic or telephonic communication networks. Its purpose is not general electrical function, but rather its role within a communication system.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification system, 8543.70.60.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of an article under this code hinges on whether it meets the defined purpose of connecting to telegraphic or telephonic apparatus or networks. The critical determinant is the article's inherent design and intended use within such communication frameworks, rather than any specific technological component or material unless it directly serves this telecommunications purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8543.70.60.00?
HTS code 8543.70.60.00 covers Articles designed for connection to telegraphic or telephonic apparatus or instruments or to telegraphic or telephonic networks 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 8543.70.60.00?
This classification covers Articles designed for connection to telegraphic or telephonic apparatus or instruments or to telegraphic or telephonic networks. It is a subcategory of Other machines and apparatus: (8543.70).
›What is the import duty rate for 8543.70.60.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8543.70.60.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 35%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8543.70.60.00?
Imports under HTS 8543.70.60.00 are measured in No..

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