Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 85177000 - Parts of telephone sets; parts of other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for

The HS Code 85177000 refers to parts of telephone sets and parts of other apparatus used for the transmission or reception of voice, images, or other data. These parts are essential components that contribute to the functionality of various communication devices.

When a country lowers trade barriers or opens up its market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This means that the bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 85177000 is free. This allows for the smooth flow of trade in these parts, benefiting both importers and exporters.

No units have been collected for this HS Code, indicating that the quantity of parts collected is not specified or is not applicable (X).

Several special tariff preference programs offer duty-free treatment for products falling under HS Code 85177000. These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible goods.
• Australia Special Rate - Offers duty-free treatment for specific products under the Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA).
• Bahrain Special Rate - Grants duty-free treatment for eligible goods.
• Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft - Provides duty-free treatment for products falling under this agreement.
• NAFTA for Canada - Offers duty-free treatment for eligible goods under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate - Grants duty-free treatment for specific products.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible goods from countries in the Caribbean Basin.
• Israel Special Rate - Offers duty-free treatment for eligible goods.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) - Grants duty-free treatment for eligible goods from countries in the Andean region.
• Jordan Special Rate - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible goods.
• Morocco Special Rate - Offers duty-free treatment for specific products.
• NAFTA for Mexico - Grants duty-free treatment for eligible goods under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible goods.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA) - Offers duty-free treatment for eligible goods from participating countries.
• Peru Special Rate - Grants duty-free treatment for eligible goods.
• Singapore Special Rate - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible goods.

The United States allows the importation of products classified under HS Code 85177000 in the following states: Alaska, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas.

On the other hand, the United States exports products falling under this HS Code from New Hampshire.

HS Code 85177000 plays a crucial role in the global trade of communication devices and equipment. The duty-free treatment and availability of these parts contribute to the development and innovation of communication technologies, benefiting both businesses and consumers worldwide.