Product classification

HS code for Feature phone: 8517.14

Telephone sets, other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networks.

Classification of feature phone under HS 8517.14

A feature phone is classified under HS code 851714, a category established to distinguish basic mobile devices from smartphones. Under the 2022 Harmonized System updates, smartphones were given their own specific code (851713), leaving 851714 to cover "other" telephones for cellular networks. Feature phones are defined by their limited functionality; they typically lack a high-level operating system capable of running complex third-party applications, do not have the same processing power as smartphones, and often rely on physical keypads rather than advanced multi-touch screens. The classification logic follows the principle of technical capability. Since these devices are primarily intended for voice communication and basic text messaging rather than advanced computing, they fall into this residual category for wireless telephones. Accurate classification is necessary because many jurisdictions apply different excise taxes or import regulations to smartphones compared to basic mobile devices.

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  • Basic mobile phones with physical buttons
  • Flip phones without advanced OS
  • Ruggedized voice-only mobile phones
  • GSM handsets for basic cellular use
  • Non-smartphone wireless handsets
Also under 8517.14
  • Nokia 105
  • Samsung E1200
  • Doro 8050
  • Sonim XP8
  • Kyocera DuraXV Extreme

Codes often confused with 8517.14

Common mistake. Feature phones are most often misclassified under 851713, which is the specific code for smartphones. The distinction depends on the device's operating system and ability to install sophisticated software. They may also be confused with 851711, which is for line telephone sets with cordless handsets, but 851711 is strictly for landline-based systems, not cellular network devices. Using the wrong code can lead to issues with telecommunications regulatory compliance.

8517.13Telephone sets; smartphones for cellular or other wireless networks8517.11Line telephone sets with cordless handsets

Top exporters and importers of HS 851714 (the code used for feature phone), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851714 (the code used for feature phone) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 27% 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 851714, not only feature phone.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $3.2B
  2. 2 China $2.0B
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia $1.8B

World total: $9.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$2.5B
  2. 2 Spain $1.2B
  3. 3 Singapore $760M

World total: $9.1B 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 feature phone

Brazil splits HS 8517.14 into 7 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about feature phone

What is the HS code for Feature phone?

The HS code for Feature phone is 851714 (Telephone sets; other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networks). The correct HS code for a feature phone (non-smartphone) is 851714.

How do I classify Feature phone for customs?

Feature phone is classified under HS code 851714 — Telephone sets; other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networks. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How do customs distinguish between 851713 and 851714?

Customs look at the device's hardware and software capabilities; if the phone lacks a sophisticated operating system like Android or iOS and has limited data processing features, it is classified as 851714.

Which countries are the top exporters of feature phone (HS 851714)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851714 (the code used for feature phone) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.2B, 34% of world exports), China ($2.0B) and Saudi Arabia ($1.8B). World exports came to about $9.5B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of feature phone (HS 851714)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 851714 (the code used for feature phone) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $2.5B, 27% of world imports), Spain ($1.2B) and Singapore ($760M). World imports came to about $9.1B, 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 Feature phone the same in all countries?

The base HS code 851714 for Feature phone 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 feature phone in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 851714 into 7 NCM codes, so the right one for feature phone depends on the product's details: 8517.14.10 (Analogue radiotelephones), 8517.14.31 (Portable mobile phones, other than smartphones), 8517.14.32 (Fixed cellular phones without own power source), 8517.14.39 (Other cellular network phones), 8517.14.41 (Digital satellite phones, C/Ku/L/S band), 8517.14.49 (Other satellite phones), and more.