HS Code Subheading

Communication apparatus; parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds

8517.79 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 851779

This broad 'basket' code for parts covers all components of communication apparatus under heading 8517, with the exception of aerials and aerial reflectors. It includes a vast array of items such as circuit boards, processors, power supplies, casings, and connectors for devices like phones, base stations, routers, and other communication equipment. Importers are primarily electronics manufacturers, repair centers, and system integrators who assemble, maintain, or upgrade communication equipment. Exporters are often countries with advanced electronics manufacturing ecosystems and robust supply chains. The trade in these parts is massive, reflecting the global scale of communication device production and the continuous need for components to support technological advancements, product lifecycles, and repairs across the industry.

Products Under This Code

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) for routers, smartphone displays, modem chipsets, fiber optic modules, power supply units for base stations, network processor units, communication device casings, connectors.

Real World Examples

Qualcomm Snapdragon (chipset), Foxconn (casings/assembly), Broadcom (network chips), Samsung Display (screens), Huawei (various components).

Common Misclassification

Frequently confused with specific finished apparatus codes (e.g., 851762, 851769) if the part is highly integrated, or with general electronic components (e.g., 8542 for ICs) if not clearly identifiable as a part of 8517 apparatus.

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 8517.69 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 8517.71 Communication apparatus; parts, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, part suitable for use therewith

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, USA, South Korea, Japan, and Germany are dominant in both importing and exporting these essential communication apparatus parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 851779?

HS code 851779 covers: Communication apparatus; parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds. This broad 'basket' code for parts covers all components of communication apparatus under heading 8517, with the exception of aerials and aerial reflectors. It includes a vast array of items such as circuit boards, processors, power supplies, casings, and connectors for devices like phones, base stations, routers, and other communication equipment. Importers are primarily electronics manufacturers, repair centers, and system integrators who assemble, maintain, or upgrade communication equipment. Exporters are often countries with advanced electronics manufacturing ecosystems and robust supply chains. The trade in these parts is massive, reflecting the global scale of communication device production and the continuous need for components to support technological advancements, product lifecycles, and repairs across the industry.

What products fall under HS code 851779?

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) for routers, smartphone displays, modem chipsets, fiber optic modules, power supply units for base stations, network processor units, communication device casings, connectors.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 851779?

Frequently confused with specific finished apparatus codes (e.g., 851762, 851769) if the part is highly integrated, or with general electronic components (e.g., 8542 for ICs) if not clearly identifiable as a part of 8517 apparatus.

How is HS code 851779 structured?

HS code 851779 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 (79) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.