Product classification
HS code for Antenna: 8517.71
Communication apparatus, parts, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, part suitable for use therewith.
Classification of antenna under HS 8517.71
An antenna, when considered as a part suitable for use with communication apparatus, is classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 851771. This subheading specifically covers "Communication apparatus; parts, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, part suitable for use therewith." The classification is based on the antenna's function as an essential component for transmitting or receiving electromagnetic waves within a communication system. This code is particularly relevant for antennas designed for telecommunication devices, such as mobile phones, Wi-Fi routers, or satellite communication terminals, where they serve as integral parts of the overall communication apparatus. The "part suitable for use therewith" clause ensures that antennas specifically designed for these applications are correctly categorized.
- Covers
- Antennas for mobile phones
- Antennas for Wi-Fi routers
- Antennas for satellite communication systems
- Antennas for radio communication devices (e.g., walkie-talkies)
- Aerial reflectors designed for communication apparatus
- Also under 8517.71
- CommScope Base Station Antenna
- Laird Technologies IoT Antenna
- Ubiquiti airMAX Antenna
- Winegard Satellite Dish
- Taoglas GPS Antenna.
Codes often confused with 8517.71
Common mistake. A common misclassification for antennas under HS 851771 involves confusion with HS 852910. While both codes cover aerials and aerial reflectors, HS 851771 is specifically for parts of "communication apparatus" (telecommunications), whereas HS 852910 is for "aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith" for apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528, which include television cameras, radio-broadcast transmitters, radar apparatus, and television receivers. Therefore, an antenna for a mobile phone would fall under 851771, but a television antenna would be classified under 852910. Another potential misclassification could be general electrical parts, but the specific function and design of an antenna for communication purposes direct it to 851771.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851771 (the code used for antenna), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851771 (the code used for antenna) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 851771, not only antenna.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.7B 36% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$422M 8.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $344M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $892M 16% of world imports
- 2 China $432M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$398M 7.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $5.5B 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 antenna
Brazil splits HS 8517.71 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8517.71.10Antennas for mobile phones
- 8517.71.20Antennas for cellular base stations
- 8517.71.90Other telecom antennas, reflectors and parts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about antenna
What is the HS code for Antenna?
The HS code for Antenna is 851771 (Communication apparatus; parts, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, part suitable for use therewith).
How do I classify Antenna for customs?
Antenna is classified under HS code 851771 — Communication apparatus; parts, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, part suitable for use therewith. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for an antenna used in a mobile phone?
The HS code for an antenna used in a mobile phone is 851771, as it is a part of communication apparatus.
How does HS 851771 differ from HS 852910 for antennas?
HS 851771 is specifically for antennas and aerial reflectors that are parts of "communication apparatus" (telecommunication devices). In contrast, HS 852910 covers aerials and aerial reflectors for "reception and transmission apparatus" of headings 8525 to 8528, which typically include broadcast, television, and radar equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of antenna (HS 851771)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851771 (the code used for antenna) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 36% of world exports), Vietnam (about $422M) and Germany ($344M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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 antenna (HS 851771)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851771 (the code used for antenna) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($892M, 16% of world imports), China ($432M) and Vietnam (about $398M). World imports came to about $5.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Antenna the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851771 for Antenna is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for antenna in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 851771 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for antenna depends on the product's details: 8517.71.10 (Antennas for mobile phones), 8517.71.20 (Antennas for cellular base stations), 8517.71.90 (Other telecom antennas, reflectors and parts).