HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8517.18 – Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1
HS code 8517.18 is the 6-digit subheading for telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1. It is used for corded desk phones, cordless DECT phones, voIP phones, IP phones and fixed satellite phones.
What HS 8517.18 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code for telephone sets covers a broad array of communication devices that do not fall under smartphones (851713) or other specific wireless network phones (851714). This includes traditional landline phones, Voice over IP (VoIP) phones, fixed satellite phones, and specialized communication terminals. These goods are traded internationally, with manufacturers primarily in Asia and Europe supplying businesses, governments, and residential users worldwide. Importers often seek cost-effective and reliable solutions for office communication systems, specialized industrial applications, or residential use. Key trade considerations include compatibility with existing infrastructure (PSTN, IP networks), advanced features like conferencing or call recording, and robust design for specific environments. The market is driven by replacement cycles, new office setups, and the ongoing transition to IP-based telephony solutions.
- Covers
- Corded desk phones
- Cordless DECT phones
- VoIP phones
- IP phones
- Fixed satellite phones
- Conference phones
- Analog telephone adapters (ATAs)
- Examples
- Polycom VVX 450
- Cisco IP Phone 8841
- Panasonic KX-TGD610
- Grandstream GXP2170
- Iridium 9575 Extreme (fixed kit)
Codes often confused with 8517.18
Common mistake. As a catch-all, this code is often confused with 851713 (smartphones) or 851714 (other wireless phones) if the specific type of telephone set or network isn't clearly defined. It's for telephone sets that don't fit the more specific categories within 8517.1.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 851718, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 851718 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Guatemala, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$518M 20% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $459M 18% of world exports
- 3 China $239M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $2.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Guatemala $931M 24% of world imports
- 2 France $568M 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $534M 14% of world imports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8517.18 2
Brazil splits HS 8517.18 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8517.18.30 Other telephones not combined with other apparatusNão combinados com outros aparelhos
- 8517.18.90 Other telephones combined with other apparatusOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.17 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8517.18
What is HS code 851718?
HS code 851718 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1. This 'not elsewhere specified' HS code for telephone sets covers a broad array of communication devices that do not fall under smartphones (851713) or other specific wireless network phones (851714). This includes traditional landline phones, Voice over IP (VoIP) phones, fixed satellite phones, and specialized communication terminals. These goods are traded internationally, with manufacturers primarily in Asia and Europe supplying businesses, governments, and residential users worldwide. Importers often seek cost-effective and reliable solutions for office communication systems, specialized industrial applications, or residential use. Key trade considerations include compatibility with existing infrastructure (PSTN, IP networks), advanced features like conferencing or call recording, and robust design for specific environments. The market is driven by replacement cycles, new office setups, and the ongoing transition to IP-based telephony solutions.
What products fall under HS code 851718?
Corded desk phones, Cordless DECT phones, VoIP phones, IP phones, Fixed satellite phones, Conference phones, Analog telephone adapters (ATAs)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 851718?
As a catch-all, this code is often confused with 851713 (smartphones) or 851714 (other wireless phones) if the specific type of telephone set or network isn't clearly defined. It's for telephone sets that don't fit the more specific categories within 8517.1.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 851718?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 851718 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $518M, 20% of world exports), the United States ($459M) and China ($239M). World exports came to about $2.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 851718?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 851718 in UN Comtrade data were Guatemala ($931M, 24% of world imports), France ($568M) and the United States ($534M). World imports came to about $3.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 851718 structured?
HS code 851718 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (18) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 851718?
Brazil splits HS code 851718 into 2 NCM codes: 8517.18.30 (Other telephones not combined with other apparatus), 8517.18.90 (Other telephones combined with other apparatus). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.