Managed Network Switch (Gigabit, PoE, Layer 2/3) — HS Code
Managed Ethernet network switches with Gigabit ports, PoE, and VLAN support for business networks
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HS Code
8517 — Telephone sets; apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data
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)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
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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
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
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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