What is HTS code 8517.79.00.00?

HTS 8517.79.00.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528; parts thereof, other. It belongs to Chapter 85 of the HTSUS.

What is the general duty rate for HTS 8517.79.00.00?

The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 8517.79.00.00 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.

What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 8517.79.00.00?

The Column 2 rate for HTS 8517.79.00.00 is 35%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).

Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 8517.79.00.00?

Yes — HTS 8517.79.00.00 is covered by section_232 provision 9903.85.01 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 10%). 6 additional overlays also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.

Does HTS 8517.79.00.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?

Yes — 18 AD/CVD orders flag this code: A-570-158 (AD, China), A-533-920 (AD, India), A-475-846 (AD, Italy) plus 15 more. Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.

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Tariff modifications(7)

Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate

Code	Authority	Rate	Countries
9903.85.01	section_232	The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 10%	All countries
9903.85.08	section_232	The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 50% upon the value of the aluminum content.	All countries
9903.85.09	section_232	The duty provided in the applicable subheading.	All countries
9903.85.15	section_232	The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 25% upon the value of the aluminum content	All countries
9903.85.68	section_232	The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 200%	RU
9903.85.70	section_232	The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 200%	RU
9903.88.01	section_301	The duty provided in the applicable subheading plus 25%	CN

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Tariff modifications(7)

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Recent CBP rulings(1)

Frequently asked questions

What is HTS code 8517.79.00.00?

What is the general duty rate for HTS 8517.79.00.00?

What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 8517.79.00.00?

Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 8517.79.00.00?

Does HTS 8517.79.00.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?

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