Nokia Flexi 5G Base Station from China
The Nokia Flexi 5G Base Station is a compact outdoor unit designed for high-capacity 5G NR cellular network deployment, handling voice, data, and image transmission across wireless networks. It qualifies under HTS 8517.61.00.00 as a base station for cellular networks, enabling connection between mobile devices and the core network.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify FCC certification and spectrum licensing compliance for the specific frequency bands used
• Include detailed technical specs in documentation to confirm classification as a base station rather than a router
• Beware of misclassification as consumer WiFi routers; base stations require proof of cellular backhaul capability