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U.S. imports of instruments and apparatus specially designed for telecommunications (HS 903040) totaled $53.5M in April 2026, traded with 47 countries.
Importers of Instruments and Apparatus Specially Designed for Telecommunications paid $5.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $47.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTelecommunications-specific test and measurement equipment — including cross-talk meters, gain-measuring instruments, distortion analyzers, and signal-level meters purpose-built for telecom network testing — enters under a single US tariff line (9030400000). The 'specially designed' criterion is the critical classification threshold: general-purpose oscilloscopes or spectrum analyzers used incidentally in telecom work do not qualify here. Malaysia and Germany are the top suppliers, with Canada also a notable source. Importers should document the instrument's design intent and primary application to support the 'specially designed' claim during CBP review.
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CBP looks at the instrument's design specifications, marketing materials, and technical documentation to determine whether telecom network testing is the primary intended use. Features such as frequency ranges matched to telecom bands, built-in telecom protocol analysis, or connectors specific to telecom infrastructure support the 'specially designed' claim. A general-purpose instrument that happens to be used in a telecom environment typically does not qualify.
Instruments that emit radio frequency energy or are marketed as intentional radiators may require FCC equipment authorization before importation. Test and measurement equipment used exclusively in controlled laboratory or professional settings may qualify for an exemption, but importers should confirm FCC applicability with their compliance counsel before the first shipment.
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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 % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9030400000 | OTH INST, SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR TELECOMMUNICATION | $53.5M | 10.62% | $5.0M |
OTH INST, SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR TELECOMMUNICATION
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9030400000 | INST SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR TELECOMMUNICATION NES | $62.9M |
INST SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR TELECOMMUNICATION NES
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INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $20.3M | $22.7M | +$2.4M |
| Texas | $6.7M | $6.6M | -$68K |
| Florida | $1.1M | $9.6M | +$8.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $14.9M | $10.3M | -$4.6M |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $15.4M | $3.2M | -$12.2M |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $5.0M | $9.1M | +$4.2M |