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U.S. imports of telecommunications equipment (End-Use 21400) totaled $13.9B in April 2026, traded with 119 countries.
Importers of Telecommunications Equipment paid $299.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $2.1B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Telecommunications Equipment imports of $13.9B in April 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12.3B.
Last updated: April 2026 dataImported telecommunications equipment spans a broad commercial spectrum — from switching and routing hardware to transmission apparatus and terminal devices — making it one of the most trade-remedy-exposed technology categories in US import data. Many product lines within this end-use category are subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on origin, a critical cost variable for supply-chain planners sourcing from Asia. Classification disputes frequently arise at the border over whether a device is primarily a telecom apparatus or a computing device, so precise technical specifications and FCC compliance documentation are essential for smooth entry.
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Many telecommunications equipment lines sourced from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which stack on top of the base MFN duty rate. Importers should confirm the specific HTS subheading and origin before calculating landed cost, as Section 301 exposure varies by product line.
Beyond standard commercial invoices and packing lists, importers of telecom equipment often need FCC equipment authorization records (such as an FCC ID) to demonstrate the device meets US radio frequency standards. Some products may also require export control review under EAR if they contain controlled technology.
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