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U.S. imports of transmission & reception apparatus for voice, images & data (other) (HS 851769) totaled $138.8M in July 2026, traded with 73 countries.
Importers of Transmission & Reception Apparatus for Voice, Images & Data (Other) paid $4.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $33.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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5.7K shipments/mo
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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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8517690000 | Apps for Transmiss/Recp of Voice/Image/Data,NESOI | $138.8M | 2.88% | 24.29% | $4.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8517690000 | Apps for Transmiss/Recp of Voice/Image/Data,NESOI | $93.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$138.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$93.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Germany together supply 71% of it.
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rate provision · imports
75.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 2.88%.