Fairphone 5 Modular Smartphone from Japan
Fairphone 5 is a sustainable, repairable 5G smartphone for cellular networks with modular components. Falls under HTS 8517.14.00 as a complete wireless telephone despite user-replaceable parts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document modularity but emphasize complete functionality at import
• Comply with EU REACH if transshipping; align with US EPA regs
• Avoid partial assembly imports triggering 'unfinished goods' scrutiny