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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of apparatus for carrier-current or digital line systems (nes) (SITC 76418) totaled $319.0M in July 2026, traded with 68 countries.
Importers of Apparatus for Carrier-Current or Digital Line Systems (NES) paid $31.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $249.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Apparatus for Carrier-Current or Digital Line Systems (NES) imports of $319.0M in July 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $280.9M.
Basic heading 70 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 76418 · $319.0M of $175.6B
Residual-category apparatus for carrier-current and digital line systems — equipment not elsewhere specified under the broader telecommunications heading — plays a critical role in wireline broadband infrastructure, DSL aggregation, and legacy telephony networks. Because the SITC code captures a heterogeneous mix of line-interface units, multiplexers, and signal-conditioning gear, customs classification often requires a detailed technical description to distinguish this residual group from more specific HTS headings covering modems or switching apparatus. Importers should verify whether specific line-card or chassis assemblies fall here or under a more precisely defined subheading, as misclassification can affect Section 301 exposure.
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13.2K shipments/mo
The 'not elsewhere specified' qualifier means this category captures line-system apparatus that does not fit a more specific SITC or HTS subheading — typically specialized interface units, line drivers, or hybrid assemblies. Importers should obtain a binding ruling or consult a licensed customs broker when the equipment could plausibly fall under a dedicated modem, multiplexer, or switching heading.
Depending on the specific HTS classification and country of origin, certain telecommunications apparatus may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Because this SITC group maps to multiple HTS subheadings, the applicable measure must be determined line by line based on the precise product description and origin.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Vietnam and China together supply 51% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$319.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$185.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.