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U.S. imports of transmission & reception apparatus for voice, images & data (other) (HS 851769) totaled $146.0M in April 2026, traded with 64 countries.
Importers of Transmission & Reception Apparatus for Voice, Images & Data (Other) paid $5.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $45.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataApparatus for transmitting or receiving voice, images, or data that does not fit more specific subheadings — including certain specialized communication modules and hybrid devices — consolidates into a single US tariff line (8517690000). Mexico leads supply under this heading, followed by Vietnam and Germany, a supplier mix that reflects both nearshore electronics assembly and European precision communications hardware. The catch-all nature of this subheading means classification disputes are common: CBP frequently scrutinizes whether a device belongs here or under a more specific heading such as 8517.62 (switching/routing) or Chapter 84 (data-processing machines).
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Heading 851762 covers machines specifically designed for reception, conversion, transmission, or regeneration of voice, images, or data — including switching and routing apparatus — and is organized by protocol or function. Heading 851769 is the residual category for transmission/reception apparatus that does not fit a more specific subheading. If a device's primary function is switching or routing, 851762 takes precedence; 851769 applies to apparatus whose function is transmission or reception but which lacks a dedicated classification slot.
Germany is an EU member state, and the US does not currently have a free trade agreement with the EU. German-origin goods under this heading are subject to standard MFN duty rates, with no applicable FTA preference. Importers should verify the current duty rate with CBP or a licensed broker.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $92.8M | $10.2M | -$82.7M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $4.4M | $12.3M | +$7.9M |
| MALAYSIA | $14.2M | $809K | -$13.4M |
| CANADA | $3.4M | $11.0M | +$7.6M |
| NETHERLANDS | $1.6M | $9.4M | +$7.8M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8517690000 | APPS FOR TRANSMISS/RECP OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA,NESOI | $146.0M | 11.07% | $5.1M |
APPS FOR TRANSMISS/RECP OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8517690000 | APPS FOR TRANSMISS/RECP OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA,NESOI | $102.4M |
APPS FOR TRANSMISS/RECP OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA,NESOI
1.1M no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $30.9M | $7.9M | -$23.1M |
| California | $17.5M | $15.5M | -$2.0M |
| Illinois | $11.1M | $14.0M | +$2.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $22.1M | $16.6M | -$5.5M |
| HILDAGO, TX | $21.2M | -- | -$21.2M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $1.6M | $17.8M | +$16.2M |