U.S. exports of Cellular & Other Wireless Network Telephones (Non-Smartphone) (HS 851714) totaled $302.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Cellular & Other Wireless Network Telephones (Non-Smartphone) paid $2.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.63% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cellular & Other Wireless Network Telephones (Non-Smartphone) imports of $20.2M in August 2026 ran 63% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCellular and wireless network telephones that do not qualify as smartphones — including vehicle-installed radio telephones (8517140020), cellular radiotelephones for personal communications services (8517140050), and other wireless handsets not elsewhere specified (8517140080) — are classified here. China is the dominant supplier, with Vietnam and Taiwan also significant. The vehicle-installed radio telephone line is particularly relevant to automotive OEM and fleet-management importers, as it covers factory-fitted or aftermarket cellular units designed for in-vehicle installation rather than handheld use. Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin goods across this heading.
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Cellular units specifically designed and marketed for installation in motor vehicles — such as fleet telematics modems or factory-fitted in-vehicle communication systems — are classified under 8517140020. Handheld cellular devices that happen to be used in vehicles but are not designed for fixed installation remain under 8517140050 or 8517140080 depending on their network type. Technical specifications and the manufacturer's intended-use documentation are key to supporting the correct line.
The smartphone heading (851713) captures devices with advanced multi-function computing capabilities and a full operating system. Basic or feature phones — those offering voice calls, SMS, and limited data functions without a full smartphone OS — are classified under 851714. The classification boundary can be contested for mid-tier devices; importers should document the device's OS, processing architecture, and marketed functionality, and consider requesting a CBP binding ruling for high-volume lines.
Subheading 3 of 9 in heading 8517
Subheading 851714 · $302.8M of $4.5B
ImportsExports
Imports
$20.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$302.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $163.3M of Cellular & Other Wireless Network Telephones (Non-Smartphone) and exported $3.8B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Paraguay and Hong Kong together take 85% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
1.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.63% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8517140050 | Cellular Radiotelephones for Pcrs, NESOI | $11.8M | 12.35% | 98.85% | $1.5M |
| 8517140080 | Telephones for Cell/Other Wireless Networks, NESOI | $6.5M | 10.21% | 91.17% | $661K |
| 8517140020 | Radio Telephones for Installation in Motor Vehicle | $943K | 12.49% | 100.00% | $118K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8517140080 | Telephones for Cell/Other Wireless Networks, NESOI | $146.5M |
| 8517140050 | Cellular Radiotelephones for Pcrs, NESOI | $99.3M |
| 8517140020 | Radio Telephones for Installation in Motor Vehicle | $57.1M |
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.
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