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U.S. imports of switching, routing & data transmission machines (HS 851762) totaled $10.3B in May 2026, traded with 108 countries.
Importers of Switching, Routing & Data Transmission Machines paid $26.1M in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.1% on $288.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: May 2026 dataRouters, switches, modems, and wireless access points — the backbone of enterprise and carrier networks — are classified here, with US tariff lines distinguishing by protocol: Wi-Fi (8517620030), Bluetooth (8517620040), proprietary (8517620060), multiprotocol (8517620070), and general switching/routing apparatus (8517620020 and 8517620080). Vietnam has emerged as the leading supplier under this heading, with Thailand and Mexico also significant, reflecting broad manufacturing diversification away from China for network equipment. Many product lines in this heading have been subject to Section 301 scrutiny, and protocol-based classification distinctions make pre-import classification review especially important for multifunction devices.
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A device that supports multiple wireless protocols (e.g., Wi-Fi and Bluetooth simultaneously) should be evaluated under 8517620070 (multiprotocol). If the device supports only a single protocol, it falls under the corresponding protocol-specific line. CBP has issued rulings on this distinction, and importers of combo devices should seek a binding ruling or broker guidance to avoid misclassification.
Standard entry documentation applies — commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading — along with FCC equipment authorization (typically an FCC ID) for devices that emit radio frequency energy. Routers and access points must carry valid FCC authorization before they can be legally marketed or imported for sale in the US.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8517620090 | MACH FOR RECP/CONVER ETC OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA NESOI | $6.4B | 0.38% | 4.81% | $24.1M |
| 8517620020 | SWITCHING AND ROUTING APPARATUS | $4.8B | 0.19% | 0.88% | $8.9M |
| 8517620010 | MODEMS OF A KIND USED WITH DATA PRCSG MCH OF 8471 | $72.3M | 0.38% | 2.49% | $276K |
MACH FOR RECP/CONVER ETC OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA NESOI
SWITCHING AND ROUTING APPARATUS
MODEMS OF A KIND USED WITH DATA PRCSG MCH OF 8471
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8517620085 | MACH FOR RECP/CONVER/ETC OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA,NESOI | $1.3B |
| 8517620080 | SWITCHING AND ROUTING APPARATUS, NESOI | $485.4M |
| 8517620070 | MULTIPROTOCOL | $353.4M |
| 8517620010 | MODEMS OF A KIND USED WITH DATA PRCSG MCH OF 8471 | $167.9M |
| 8517620060 | PROPRIETARY PROTOCOL | $51.1M |
| 8517620030 | WI-FI PROTOCOL | $17.9M |
| 8517620040 | BLUETOOTH PROTOCOL | $6.8M |
MACH FOR RECP/CONVER/ETC OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA,NESOI
7.2M no
SWITCHING AND ROUTING APPARATUS, NESOI
1.4M no
MULTIPROTOCOL
204.3K no
MODEMS OF A KIND USED WITH DATA PRCSG MCH OF 8471
272.2K no
PROPRIETARY PROTOCOL
20.3K no
WI-FI PROTOCOL
65.5K no
BLUETOOTH PROTOCOL
48.4K no
LITHIUM ION BATTERIES
HS 850760
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.3B | $672.4M | -$1.7B |
| California | $1.6B | $424.3M | -$1.2B |
| Tennessee | $1.4B | $65.2M | -$1.3B |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $3.5B | $215.3M | -$3.2B |
| DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX | $1.2B | $230.8M | -$1.0B |
| LAREDO, TX | $963.3M | $238.2M | -$725.1M |