Product classification

HS code for Router: 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.

Classification of router under HS 8517.62

The classification of a router under HS code 8517.62 is determined by its primary function as a machine for the reception, conversion, and transmission of data within a wired or wireless network. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8517 covers telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images, or other data. Subheading 8517.62 specifically identifies machines for switching and routing. This classification is preferred over Chapter 84 (Automatic Data Processing machines) because Note 5(E) to Chapter 84 states that machines performing a specific function other than data processing and incorporating or working in conjunction with an automatic data processing machine are to be classified in the headings appropriate to their respective functions. Since a router's primary function is telecommunication and data routing, it is firmly situated within Chapter 85.

Covers
  • Wireless Wi-Fi routers for home and office use
  • Core network routers for data centers
  • Edge routers and branch routers
  • Network switches with integrated routing capabilities (Layer 3 switches)
  • Bridge routers (Brouters)
Also under 8517.62
  • Cisco Catalyst Switch
  • Juniper MX Series Router
  • Palo Alto Networks Firewall
  • Arista 7000 Series
  • Ubiquiti UniFi Switch.

Codes often confused with 8517.62

Common mistake. Routers are frequently misclassified under HS code 8471.80, which covers other units of automatic data processing machines. While a router connects to computers, its telecommunication function takes precedence under the Harmonized System's hierarchical structure. Another common error is using 8517.61, which is reserved for base stations. While some high-end routers may share characteristics with base stations, 8517.62 is the more specific code for the routing of data packets between networks.

8471.80Units of automatic data processing machines; n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.708517.61Base stations

Top exporters and importers of HS 851762 (the code used for router), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851762 (the code used for router) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 851762, not only router.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$68.9B
  2. 2 China $38.5B
  3. 3 Hong Kong $34.1B

World total: $303.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $84.9B
  2. 2 Hong Kong $36.2B
  3. 3 Netherlands $18.4B

World total: $301.0B 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 router

Brazil splits HS 8517.62 into 27 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 router

What is the HS code for Router?

The HS code for Router is 851762 (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). The primary HS code for a router is 8517.62, which covers machines for the reception, conversion, and transmission or regeneration of voice, images, or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.

How do I classify Router for customs?

Router is classified under HS code 851762 — 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code change for industrial routers?

Generally, no. Most industrial-grade routers still fall under 8517.62, provided their primary function remains the routing of data packets across a network, regardless of the ruggedized nature of the hardware.

Which countries are the top exporters of router (HS 851762)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851762 (the code used for router) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $68.9B, 23% of world exports), China ($38.5B) and Hong Kong ($34.1B). World exports came to about $303.8B, 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 router (HS 851762)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 851762 (the code used for router) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($84.9B, 28% of world imports), Hong Kong ($36.2B) and the Netherlands ($18.4B). World imports came to about $301.0B, 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 Router the same in all countries?

The base HS code 851762 for Router 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 router in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 851762 into 27 NCM codes, so the right one for router depends on the product's details: 8517.62.14 (Subscriber line concentrators), 8517.62.15 (Telecommunication multiplexers), 8517.62.21 (Public automatic telephone exchanges), 8517.62.29 (Other telephone line switching apparatus), 8517.62.34 (Network switches (data packet switching)), 8517.62.39 (Other switching apparatus), and more.