DSL Modem from China
A digital subscriber line modem connects to telephone lines to provide high-speed internet access via DSL technology. It falls under HTS 8543.70.60.00 as it is specifically designed for connection to telephonic networks to enable data transmission over telephone infrastructure.
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify FCC certification for RF emissions as required for devices connecting to telephonic networks
• Include network compatibility declarations (e.g
• ADSL/VDSL standards) in documentation to avoid misclassification
• Watch for pitfalls in declaring as 'modems' vs 'routers' – ensure specs confirm telephonic line connection