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

HS v2022 Code: 851769

About 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

HS code 851769 covers a wide range of communication apparatus and data transmission equipment, excluding telephone sets and base stations. This industry plays a crucial role in the global digital economy, enabling the seamless exchange of information, voice, and multimedia data across wired and wireless networks. The products classified under this code are essential components in various sectors, including telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics.

Production process

The production of communication apparatus and data transmission equipment involves a combination of advanced electronics manufacturing techniques. This typically includes the assembly of printed circuit boards, the integration of microprocessors and other integrated circuits, and the incorporation of specialized components such as antennas, displays, and power management systems. Automated assembly lines, surface-mount technology, and rigorous quality control measures are commonly employed to ensure the reliability and performance of these devices.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of communication apparatus and data transmission equipment classified under HS code 851769 include a variety of electronic components, such as 854430 (Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including co-axial cable) and other insulated electric conductors), 854420 Optical fibre cables, 854231 (Capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set)), 854232 (Capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); tantalum), and 854233 (Capacitors, fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set); ceramic dielectric, single layer). Additionally, specialized software, testing equipment, and advanced manufacturing machinery are essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 851769 are a diverse range of communication apparatus and data transmission equipment, including wireless routers, modems, network switches, and various types of signal transmitters and receivers. These products are often consumed by industries such as 851711 Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, 851762 Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus, and 852580 Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus.

Revisions to 851769

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 851769. The most recent 1 version of this code (851769) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 851769.

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/85'>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/v2022/8517'>8517: Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/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/v2022/851769'>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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851711'>851711: Line telephone sets with cordless handsets</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851713'>851713: Telephone sets; smartphones for cellular or other wireless networks</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851714'>851714: Telephone sets; other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networks</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851718'>851718: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851761'>851761: Base stations</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851762'>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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851771'>851771: Communication apparatus; parts, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, part suitable for use therewith</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851779'>851779: Communication apparatus; parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds</a>"]

    

    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level2
class B level4
class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6
class H level6
class I level6
class J level6
class K level6

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight