Base stations

HS v2017 Code: 851761

About base stations

hs code 851761 covers base stations, which are an essential component of modern telecommunications infrastructure. These stations act as the backbone of cellular networks, enabling seamless connectivity and communication between mobile devices and the broader network. As the demand for reliable and high-speed data transmission continues to grow, the importance of base stations in the global economy has become increasingly significant.

Production process

The production of base stations involves a complex manufacturing process that combines advanced electronics, software engineering, and precision engineering. Key steps include the assembly of electronic components, such as radio frequency (RF) modules, power amplifiers, and digital signal processors, as well as the integration of specialized software and firmware to manage the station's operations. Rigorous testing and quality control measures are also crucial to ensure the reliability and performance of the final product.

Production inputs

The production of base stations requires a range of specialized inputs, including advanced electronic components, such as integrated circuits, microprocessors, and radio frequency (RF) modules. Additionally, the manufacturing process relies on specialized machinery, including surface mount technology (SMT) equipment, automated assembly lines, and testing equipment. The development of base station software and firmware also requires skilled software engineers and access to advanced programming tools and platforms.

Production outputs

Base stations, classified under hs code 851761, are a critical output for the telecommunications industry, as they enable the operation of cellular networks and the provision of mobile communication services. The output of this industry is consumed by 851711 Mobile phones, 851712 Smartphones, and other devices that rely on cellular network connectivity, as well as by telecommunications service providers who deploy and maintain these base stations to deliver their services to end-users.

Revisions to 851761

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 851761. The most recent 1 version of this code (851761) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 851761 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for base stations

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8517'>8517: Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851761'>851761: Base stations</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851711'>851711: Line telephone sets with cordless handsets</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851712'>851712: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851718'>851718: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851762'>851762: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851769'>851769: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851770'>851770: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network; parts</a>"]

    

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