Answering Machine Remote Control Receiver Module from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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