HS Code Subheading

Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6

8517.69 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 851769

This 'basket' code captures a wide array of communication apparatus not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 8517.6, excluding telephone sets and base stations. It includes specialized equipment for various wired and wireless networks, from industrial IoT gateways and satellite communication terminals to smart home hubs and digital media adapters. Importers range from telecommunications companies and industrial integrators to consumer electronics distributors, seeking diverse solutions for connectivity. Exporters are typically countries with strong electronics manufacturing capabilities and innovation in specialized communication technologies. The trade in these goods is highly dynamic, reflecting rapid innovations in connectivity, smart technologies, and specialized industrial applications, making it a diverse and evolving segment of the global tech market.

Products Under This Code

Satellite modems, IoT gateways, wireless access points, smart home hubs, network bridges, digital media adapters, industrial Ethernet switches, video conferencing endpoints.

Real World Examples

Starlink Satellite Terminal, Google Nest Hub, TP-Link Omada Access Point, Siemens SCALANCE X Industrial Switch, Poly Studio X50.

Common Misclassification

Frequently confused with 851762 (switching/routing apparatus) if it has some routing capabilities, or 851779 (parts) if it's a module rather than a complete apparatus.

Products Classified Under 8517.69

Wireless access pointNetwork adapterEthernet switch

Related Codes

8517.11 Line telephone sets with cordless handsets 8517.13 Telephone sets; smartphones for cellular or other wireless networks 8517.14 Telephone sets; other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networks 8517.18 Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1 8517.61 Base stations 8517.62 Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus 8517.71 Communication apparatus; parts, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, part suitable for use therewith 8517.79 Communication apparatus; parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, USA, Germany, Japan, and South Korea are key players in the global trade of these diverse communication devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 851769?

HS code 851769 covers: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6. This 'basket' code captures a wide array of communication apparatus not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 8517.6, excluding telephone sets and base stations. It includes specialized equipment for various wired and wireless networks, from industrial IoT gateways and satellite communication terminals to smart home hubs and digital media adapters. Importers range from telecommunications companies and industrial integrators to consumer electronics distributors, seeking diverse solutions for connectivity. Exporters are typically countries with strong electronics manufacturing capabilities and innovation in specialized communication technologies. The trade in these goods is highly dynamic, reflecting rapid innovations in connectivity, smart technologies, and specialized industrial applications, making it a diverse and evolving segment of the global tech market.

What products fall under HS code 851769?

Satellite modems, IoT gateways, wireless access points, smart home hubs, network bridges, digital media adapters, industrial Ethernet switches, video conferencing endpoints.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 851769?

Frequently confused with 851762 (switching/routing apparatus) if it has some routing capabilities, or 851779 (parts) if it's a module rather than a complete apparatus.

How is HS code 851769 structured?

HS code 851769 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 (69) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.