U.S. imports of Telephone Answering Machines (SITC 76336) totaled $55K in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Telephone Answering Machines paid $6K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.50% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Telephone Answering Machines imports of $55K in August 2026 ran 90% below the year-to-date monthly average of $544K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataStandalone telephone answering machines — dedicated devices for recording and playing back voice messages on a telephone line — occupy this specific SITC position, separate from integrated telephone sets and multi-function communication apparatus. As a mature product category largely supplanted by voicemail services and smartphone functionality, commercial trade volumes are limited but the heading remains active for specialty and accessibility-device markets. FCC Part 68 registration requirements apply to devices that connect directly to the public switched telephone network, and importers must ensure compliance documentation accompanies shipments.
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Devices that connect directly to the public switched telephone network must comply with FCC Part 68 rules, which govern terminal equipment. Importers should ensure the device carries the required FCC registration number and that the supplier has obtained the necessary authorization before the product enters US commerce.
Combination units that integrate both a telephone handset and an answering machine are typically classified based on the essential character or the more specific heading applicable to the dominant function. In practice, such units often fall under telephone sets or combination apparatus headings rather than this standalone answering machine heading. A binding ruling is advisable for combination products.
Basic heading 76336 · $55K of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and Canada together supply 100% of it.
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$7KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.0M of Telephone Answering Machines.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 7 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.