HS Code for Smartphone: 8517.12.00
The HS code for smartphone is 8517.12.00. Import duty rates: EU 0%, US Free, UK 0%. Rates verified April 2026 against USITC HTS.
Telephones for cellular networks or wireless networks — smartphones
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HS Code
8517 — Telephone sets; apparatus for transmitting/receiving voice, images
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Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment
Heading
8517 — Telephone sets; apparatus for transmitting/receiving voice, images
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — 8517.12 specifically covers mobile phones for cellular networks
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
All smartphones (Android, iOS) are classified under 8517.12.00. The classification applies regardless of screen size, 5G capability, or camera specification. Refurbished phones use the same heading.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8517.12.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8517.12.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8517.12.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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