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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

Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
71 docs
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty0%-R1549/06
ERGA OMNESLow-value consignment customs duty3 EUR-R0382/26
Preferences
AD 0%AM 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DOEd-D /L-SEH 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 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%US 0%WS 0%XC 0%XL 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM01066
An ‘item’ is determined by the product's tariff classification, not by the number of physical pieces. Commission examples: 5 identical T-shirts = €3 (1 item); a T-shirt and a watch = €6 (2 items). The measure covers distance sales in consignments valued up to €150. The Commission states an exception for goods covered by preferential agreements or customs union measures when VAT was not collected through IOSS and the goods are declared in H1. European Commission guidance (08 Jun 2026, updated 20 Jul 2026)
Tariff data footnote textFrom 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where:(a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or(b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.
TM904
Preferences 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 “2000”.
CD303
The relief from or the reduction of customs duties shall be subject to a specific request expressed by the declarant in Data Element 12 04 000 000 of the UCC [Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 (Annex B)] (former box 44 of the Single Administrative Document (SAD) "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations").
CD906
The 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
CD500
Eligibility 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.
CD01100
For the purposes of this Regulation, the origin of goods shall be determined in accordance with the rules on non-preferential origin as referred to in Title II, Chapter 2, Section 1 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, until rules on preferential origin as referred to in Article 64(2) or (3) of that Regulation have been adopted.
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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 62 - network equipment

Subheading 8517 62 of the Combined Nomenclature covers machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus. In commercial practice, this encompasses network routers (home, enterprise and carrier-grade), Ethernet switches (managed and unmanaged), DSL, cable and fibre-optic modems, WDM multiplexers and demultiplexers, VoIP gateways, media converters and WiFi access points. The essential criterion is the function of processing and forwarding telecommunications signals between network points. Servers are classified under heading 8471 as data processing machines. Base stations fall under 8517 61. PBX switchboards are also classified under 8517 62. Hardware firewalls and network security appliances may be classified under 8517 62. Classification is based on GRI Rules 1 and 6.

Regulatory requirements for network equipment imported into the EU

Network equipment under subheading 8517 62 placed on the EU market is subject to various directives depending on type. Devices with radio modules (WiFi routers, access points) fall under RED (2014/53/EU). Purely wired devices fall under LVD (2014/35/EU) and EMC (2014/30/EU). All require CE marking. The RoHS 2 Directive restricts hazardous substances. The WEEE 2 Directive requires registration. Network equipment may be subject to NIS2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555 cybersecurity provisions. The GPSR Regulation requires EU representative designation. CBAM does not apply. Devices with encryption may be subject to dual-use export control regulations.

Duty rates and ITA for network equipment

Current MFN duty rates for subheading 8517 62 should be verified in TARIC. Network equipment as telecommunications and IT products under the ITA benefits from a 0% MFN rate from signatory countries. Major manufacturers include Cisco, Juniper, Arista (USA), Huawei, ZTE (China), Nokia (Finland) and numerous ODM firms from Taiwan and China. Documentation includes commercial invoice, transport documents, EORI number, CE declaration, RoHS and WEEE data. For devices with encryption, export control requirements may apply. National VAT is levied on import.

RED directive and telecom equipment 8517 62

Telecom equipment under CN 8517 62 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 WiFi routers classified under subheading 8517 62?
Yes. Home and enterprise WiFi routers are classified under subheading 8517 62 as machines for the reception, conversion and transmission of data with routing functionality. WiFi routers are subject to the Radio Equipment Directive RED (2014/53/EU) due to their radio module and require CE marking. Carrier-grade WiFi access points may be classified under 8517 61 as base stations if they serve as multi-user network access nodes.
Does network equipment benefit from ITA 0%?
Yes. Routers, switches, modems and other network equipment under subheading 8517 62 as telecommunications and IT products covered by the ITA Agreement benefit from a 0% MFN duty rate when imported into the EU from signatory countries. Product eligibility should be verified in TARIC. The expanded ITA II from 2016 covered additional network equipment categories.
Does CBAM apply to network equipment?
No. CBAM (Regulation (EU) 2023/956) covers only goods from emission-intensive sectors: iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen. Network equipment under subheading 8517 62 belongs to Chapter 85 and falls outside CBAM scope.
Do telecom devices under 8517 62 benefit from ITA 0%?
Yes, most telecom devices under 8517 62 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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