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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8517.62.00Higher: 32.5% vs 10%

If with built-in digital voice recorder for playback

Apparatus for recording/reproducing voice on digital media shifts to 8517.62

8527.19.50Same rate: 10%

If primarily wireless audio receiver with PTT as secondary feature

Radio receivers with communication function but not telephone sets to 8527

8517.69.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If for proprietary wireless protocols operating as data/voice network devices

Other telephonic apparatus for specific digital line systems in 8517.69

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ FCC modular certification for Bluetooth (2.4 GHz ISM); test mesh range claims

β€’ Declare as low-power device (<100mW); avoid misclass as licensed land mobile radio

β€’ Include interoperability reports for US Bluetooth standards compliance

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