What is the HS code for Managed Network Switch (Gigabit, PoE, Layer 2/3)?

The HS code for Managed Network Switch (Gigabit, PoE, Layer 2/3) is 8517.62.00. Managed Ethernet network switches with Gigabit ports, PoE, and VLAN support for business networks

What is the import duty rate for Managed Network Switch (Gigabit, PoE, Layer 2/3) in the EU?

The EU MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) duty rate for Managed Network Switch (Gigabit, PoE, Layer 2/3) (HS code 8517.62.00) is 0%, applied under the EU Combined Nomenclature (CN).

What is the US tariff rate for Managed Network Switch (Gigabit, PoE, Layer 2/3)?

The US MFN duty rate for Managed Network Switch (Gigabit, PoE, Layer 2/3) (HTS code 8517.62.00) is Free, as listed in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Note that Section 301 tariffs may apply to goods of Chinese origin in addition to the MFN rate.

What is the UK import duty for Managed Network Switch (Gigabit, PoE, Layer 2/3)?

The UK Global Tariff (UKGT) duty rate for Managed Network Switch (Gigabit, PoE, Layer 2/3) (HS code 8517.62.00) is 0%. This applies post-Brexit and is independent of the EU rate.

HS Code for Network Switch: 8517.62.00

The HS code for network switch is 8517.62.00. Import duty rates: EU 0%, US Free, UK 0%. Rates verified April 2026 against EU TARIC.

Managed Ethernet network switches with Gigabit ports, PoE, and VLAN support for business networks

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Network Switch sits under HS 8517.62.00 (8517 — Telephone sets; apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data). China-origin goods may still face Section 301 surcharges on top of the MFN rate. EU MFN 0%, UK 0%.

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HS Code

8517 — Telephone sets; apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data

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Free

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Classification Context

Chapter

Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment

Heading

8517 — Telephone sets; apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data

Applicable Rule

GRI 1 — network switches are apparatus for data transmission via LAN/Ethernet — classified under 8517.62

Prior Rulings

EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)

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US — CBP CROSS Ruling Database

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UK — HMRC Trade Tariff

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Classification Notes

Managed Ethernet switches (Cisco Catalyst, Ubiquiti UniFi, HP ProCurve) are 8517.62. Layer 2 switches: 8517.62. Layer 3 routing switches: 8517.62. PoE switches: 8517.62 — power delivery is ancillary. Unmanaged switches: 8517.62 also. Wireless access points: 8517.62. Network routers: 8517.62. Patch panels (passive): 8536.90. EU, UK, US: 0%/Free. Section 301 does NOT apply to 8517.62 from China — network equipment is covered by the ITA (Information Technology Agreement). One of the most import-friendly IT categories.

MFN Duty Rates by Market

European Union

8517.62.00

EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states

United States

8517.62.00

Free

US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods

United Kingdom

8517.62.00

UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN

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Official Sources & References

WCO HS Nomenclature

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EU TARIC Database

European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates

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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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