Huawei 5G AAU Baseband Unit from China
Huawei's 5G AAU (Active Antenna Unit) paired with baseband unit forms a complete base station for massive MIMO 5G deployments, supporting high-speed voice and data transmission. Classified under HTS 8517.61.00.00 due to its role as a cellular network base station infrastructure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide carrier approval letters and RF exposure test reports as required for base station imports
• Ensure harmonized system descriptions match 'base station' to avoid reclassification during customs review