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ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES›Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443 , 8525 , 8527 or 8528

Other

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
54 docs
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Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%KE 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%MX 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%WS 0%XC 0%XL 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

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BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Definition and scope of subheading 8517 18 — other telephone sets

Subheading 8517 18 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other telephone sets not classified under subheadings 8517 11 to 8517 14. In commercial practice, this subheading encompasses cordless DECT telephones for home and office use, stationary video phones with camera and display, video conferencing terminals, satellite phones, onboard telephones for aircraft and ships, intercom telephone sets and other specialised telephony devices. The essential classification criterion is the telephone function (enabling voice communication) in a device not falling under subheadings 8517 11 (corded line phones), 8517 13 (smartphones) or 8517 14 (other mobile phones). Video conferencing systems consisting of multiple devices may be classified as sets or as separate components. PBX switchboards are classified under subheading 8517 62. Classification is based on GRI Rules 1 and 6.

Regulatory requirements for apparatus under subheading 8517 18

Telephone apparatus under subheading 8517 18 placed on the EU market are subject to various directives depending on the device type. Cordless DECT phones and other radio devices are subject to the Radio Equipment Directive RED (2014/53/EU) requiring CE marking. Wired VoIP phones without radio modules are subject to LVD (2014/35/EU) and EMC (2014/30/EU). The RoHS 2 Directive (2011/65/EU) restricts hazardous substances. The WEEE 2 Directive (2012/19/EU) requires waste collection registration. Satellite phones are subject to additional regulatory requirements regarding satellite spectrum use. The GPSR Regulation (EU) 2023/988 requires EU representative designation. CBAM does not apply to telecommunications equipment from Chapter 85. Under the ITA, telephone sets may benefit from a 0% duty rate.

Duty rates and import conditions for apparatus under subheading 8517 18

Current MFN duty rates for apparatus under subheading 8517 18 should be verified in TARIC. Telephone sets as telecommunications equipment under the ITA may benefit from a 0% MFN rate. Preferential FTA rates may provide additional benefits. Major DECT phone manufacturers include China, Germany, France and Japan. Import documentation includes commercial invoice with technical specifications, transport documents, EORI number, CE declaration of conformity with RED or LVD/EMC, RoHS documentation and WEEE data. For satellite phones, additional frequency licensing requirements may apply. National VAT is levied on import.

RED directive and telecom equipment 8517 18

Telecom equipment under CN 8517 18 is subject to RED 2014/53/EU if it emits or receives radio waves. From 2025, smartphones and tablets require USB-C charging. MFN duty: 0% (ITA). Devices must comply with LVD, EMC and RoHS 2. Cybersecurity of connected devices is regulated by the Cyber Resilience Act (EU) 2024/2847.

Frequently asked questions

Are DECT phones classified under subheading 8517 18?
Yes. Cordless DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) phones for home and office use are classified under subheading 8517 18 as other telephone sets. DECT phones are not mobile phones (8517 13 or 8517 14) because they operate in a dedicated DECT frequency band and connect to a base station linked to a fixed network, not to a cellular network. DECT phones are subject to the RED as radio devices and require CE marking.
Do apparatus under subheading 8517 18 benefit from ITA 0%?
Telephone sets as telecommunications equipment may benefit from a 0% MFN duty rate under the ITA Agreement when imported into the EU from signatory countries. Product eligibility depends on the precise subheading and product description in TARIC. Video phones, conferencing terminals and satellite phones may have varying ITA status — verification in TARIC is mandatory before each customs clearance.
Does CBAM apply to other telephone sets?
No. CBAM (Regulation (EU) 2023/956) covers only goods from emission-intensive sectors: iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen. Telephone sets under subheading 8517 18 belong to Chapter 85 of the CN and fall outside CBAM scope. Import does not require CBAM registration or CBAM certificate purchases.
Do telecom devices under 8517 18 benefit from ITA 0%?
Yes, most telecom devices under 8517 18 benefit from ITA 0% duty. Compliance with RED, LVD, EMC and RoHS 2 is required. USB-C is mandatory from 2025.

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