Other
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: > Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks : > Other > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 8517.18.00.50
Cordless DECT Home Phone
A wireless telephone set operating on DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) technology for home use, including handset and base station for cordless communication within a limited range. It falls under HTS 8517.18.00.50 as 'other' telephone sets for wireless networks beyond cellular smartphones. This distinguishes it from cellular phones and wired sets.
Wi-Fi VoIP Desk Phone
A desktop telephone set using Wi-Fi for Voice over IP (VoIP) communication in wireless networks, supporting SIP protocols for office PBX systems. Classified under HTS 8517.18.00.50 as other wireless network telephones excluding cellular. It transmits voice data over IP-based wireless LANs.
Satellite Phone Handset
A portable telephone set for satellite-based wireless networks, enabling global voice communication via geostationary or LEO constellations like Iridium. Falls under HTS 8517.18.00.50 as other non-cellular wireless network telephones. Excludes cellular GSM/LTE devices.
Bluetooth Mesh Walkie-Talkie Phone
A handheld telephone apparatus using Bluetooth mesh networking for push-to-talk voice communication in ad-hoc wireless networks. HTS 8517.18.00.50 covers such other wireless network telephones beyond cellular or traditional two-way radios. Designed for group calling in Bluetooth LE Audio profiles.
Zigbee Smart Home Intercom
A wireless intercom telephone set using Zigbee protocol for voice communication between rooms in smart home networks. Classified in HTS 8517.18.00.50 as other apparatus for wireless network voice transmission. Integrates with IoT hubs for multi-room calling.
Private LTE Pico Base Station Phone
Compact telephone set with integrated private LTE pico cell for enterprise wireless voice networks. HTS 8517.18.00.50 includes such specialized non-public cellular wireless telephones. Used for indoor CBRS band private networks.
Mesh Network Tactical Radio Phone
Military-grade handheld telephone for MANET (Mobile Ad-hoc Network) wireless voice in tactical scenarios. Falls under HTS 8517.18.00.50 as other wireless network telephones. Uses self-forming mesh for beyond-line-of-sight comms.
WiMAX Fixed Wireless Phone
Fixed outdoor telephone set using WiMAX (802.16) for last-mile wireless voice in rural broadband networks. HTS 8517.18.00.50 for other wireless telephony beyond cellular. Includes subscriber unit with voice codec.
Thread Protocol Smart Intercom
Wall-mounted wireless intercom telephone using Thread mesh protocol for Matter-compatible smart homes. Classified HTS 8517.18.00.50 as other IoT wireless network voice apparatus. Low-power IPv6 for reliable room-to-room calling.
UWB Short-Range Phone
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) telephone set for precise location-aware wireless voice calls within 10m range. HTS 8517.18.00.50 covers emerging short-range wireless network telephones. Uses FiRa consortium UWB for secure pairing.