HS Code for DECT phone

A DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) phone is classified under HS code 8517.11. This classification is determined by the primary function of the device as a telephone set. Heading 8517 covers telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks. Subheading 8517.11 is specifically reserved for line telephone sets with cordless handsets. A DECT system typically consists of a base station connected to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) via a physical wire (the "line") and one or more cordless handsets that communicate with the base via radio frequency. Because the primary connection to the network is a physical line, it is distinguished from purely cellular or satellite phones. The classification remains 8517.11 even if the system includes advanced features like digital answering machines, caller ID displays, or multi-handset capabilities, as the core identity is a line-based cordless telephone.

Products Included

• Standard DECT cordless phones
• Multi-handset DECT systems with base station
• VoIP-enabled DECT phones with RJ-11 or RJ-45 line connections
• Cordless handsets imported with their base station

Common Misclassification

DECT phones are often confused with 8517.13 (smartphones) or 8517.14 (other telephones for cellular networks). However, those codes are for devices that connect directly to a mobile network. Another common error is using 8517.18 for "other" telephone sets, but 8517.11 is more specific for cordless line units. If only an additional handset is imported without a base, it might be classified as a part under 8517.79, though usually, it remains under 8517.11 as an incomplete set.

FAQ

What is the HS code for DECT phone?

The HS code for a DECT phone (line telephone with a cordless handset) is 8517.11.

Does this code include office PBX cordless phones?

Yes, if the cordless phone system connects to a fixed line or PBX system via a base station, it is classified under 8517.11.