Product classification
HS code for Smartphone: 8517.13
Telephone sets, smartphones for cellular or other wireless networks.
Classification of smartphone under HS 8517.13
The classification of smartphones under HS code 8517.13 is governed by the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System, which specifically identifies these devices as telephone sets for cellular networks or other wireless networks. This code was introduced in the 2022 HS nomenclature to distinguish smartphones from traditional mobile phones. A smartphone is defined as a device that possesses an operating system capable of running multiple applications simultaneously, such as web browsers, email clients, and third-party software. The classification follows General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, prioritizing the device's primary function as a telecommunication instrument. Even though smartphones contain high-performance processors and significant memory, they are excluded from Chapter 84 (computers) because their principal function remains communication via a cellular network.
- Covers
- Android-based smartphones
- Apple iPhones
- Foldable smartphones with cellular connectivity
- Ruggedized smartphones for industrial use
- Smartphones with integrated satellite communication capabilities
- Also under 8517.13
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- OnePlus 12
Codes often confused with 8517.13
Common mistake. Smartphones are frequently confused with HS code 8517.12, which was the previous standard for all mobile phones but is now used for non-smart cellular phones (feature phones). Another common error is attempting to classify them under HS code 8471.30 as portable automatic data processing machines (tablets). While smartphones have computing power, Note 5(E) to Chapter 84 excludes machines that perform a specific function other than data processing, such as telephony. Additionally, devices without cellular hardware, such as certain handheld media players, should be classified under 8517.62 or 8521.90 depending on their primary utility.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851713 (the code used for smartphone), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851713 (the code used for smartphone) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 851713, not only smartphone.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $120.6B 42% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$31.8B 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 India $30.1B 10% of world exports
World total: $288.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $52.4B 17% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$34.3B 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Hong Kong $32.2B 10% of world imports
World total: $317.3B 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 code for smartphone
Brazil classifies smartphone under NCM 8517.13.00: HS 8517.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about smartphone
What is the HS code for Smartphone?
The HS code for Smartphone is 851713 (Telephone sets; smartphones for cellular or other wireless networks). The specific HS code for smartphones is 8517.13, which covers telephone sets for cellular or other wireless networks that feature an integrated operating system.
How do I classify Smartphone for customs?
Smartphone is classified under HS code 851713 — Telephone sets; smartphones for cellular or other wireless networks. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does 8517.13 differ from 8517.14?
HS code 8517.14 is reserved for other telephones for cellular networks that do not meet the technical definition of a smartphone, such as basic feature phones or older mobile handsets without a complex OS.
Which countries are the top exporters of smartphone (HS 851713)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851713 (the code used for smartphone) in UN Comtrade data were China ($120.6B, 42% of world exports), Vietnam (about $31.8B) and India ($30.1B). World exports came to about $288.0B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of smartphone (HS 851713)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851713 (the code used for smartphone) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($52.4B, 17% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $34.3B) and Hong Kong ($32.2B). World imports came to about $317.3B, 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 Smartphone the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851713 for Smartphone 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 smartphone in Brazil?
In Brazil, smartphone (HS 851713) is classified under NCM 8517.13.00.