Answering Machine Remote Control Receiver Module from China
RF receiver module that decodes tone-based remote access commands (e.g., play, delete messages) for telephone answering machines, compatible only with heading 8521 devices. It processes dual-tone multi-frequency signals for voicemail retrieval. Falls under 8522.90.58.80 as other answering machine parts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include frequency specs matching standard phone lines to prove telecom specificity
• CBP may require proof excluding use in other radio apparatus; provide exclusion certs
• Declare as 'not for cellular' to avoid 8517.62 scrutiny