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ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES›Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443 , 8525 , 8527 or 8528

Aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds; parts suitable for use therewith

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
65 docs
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Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%KE 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%MX 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%WS 0%XC 0%XL 0%ZA 0%
Notes
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

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BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Definition and scope of subheading 8517 71 — aerials for telephone apparatus

Subheading 8517 71 of the Combined Nomenclature covers aerials (antennas) and parts thereof for telephone apparatus under heading 8517. The scope includes internal antennas for smartphones and mobile phones (PIFA, slot antennas, MIMO antennas), external antennas for base stations (panel, sector, omnidirectional antennas), antennas for WiFi routers, antenna filters (duplexers, diplexers), low-noise amplifiers (LNA) and antenna cables and connectors forming integral parts of the antenna assembly. The essential criterion is the antenna being solely or principally intended for apparatus under heading 8517. General-purpose antennas may fall under heading 8529. Satellite TV receiving antennas are classified under 8529. Radar antennas under 8526. Classification depends on the intended use and accompanying documentation. A BTI ruling is recommended where doubt exists.

Regulatory requirements for aerials imported into the EU

Aerials under subheading 8517 71 may be subject to various directives depending on type. Active antennas with built-in amplifiers or electronic filters fall under RED (2014/53/EU) or EMC (2014/30/EU) and require CE marking. Passive antennas without electronic components may not fall under New Approach directives but must comply with GPSR (EU) 2023/988 general product safety requirements. RoHS 2 restricts hazardous substances in electronic components. WEEE 2 may apply to active antennas. CBAM does not apply. 5G base station antennas may be subject to electromagnetic field exposure requirements.

Duty rates and ITA for aerials under subheading 8517 71

Current MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC. Aerials as parts of telecommunications equipment under the ITA may benefit from a 0% MFN rate. Major base station antenna manufacturers include Ericsson, Commscope, Huawei, Samsung and Kathrein. Smartphone antennas are produced mainly by firms in China, Taiwan and South Korea. Documentation includes commercial invoice with specifications covering antenna type, operating frequency and gain, transport documents, EORI number, CE declaration (for active antennas) and RoHS documentation. National VAT is levied on import.

RED directive and telecom equipment 8517 71

Telecom equipment under CN 8517 71 is subject to RED 2014/53/EU if it emits or receives radio waves. From 2025, smartphones and tablets require USB-C charging. MFN duty: 0% (ITA). Devices must comply with LVD, EMC and RoHS 2. Cybersecurity of connected devices is regulated by the Cyber Resilience Act (EU) 2024/2847.

Frequently asked questions

How to classify an antenna — under 8517 71 or 8529?
The classification criterion is the antenna's intended use. Antennas solely or principally intended for telephone apparatus under heading 8517 are classified under 8517 71. General-purpose antennas or those intended for apparatus under headings 8525-8528 (radio transmitters, TV receivers, cameras) are classified under 8529. Accompanying documentation should clearly indicate the antenna's intended use. A BTI ruling is recommended in doubtful cases.
Do smartphone antennas benefit from ITA 0%?
Antennas as parts of telecommunications equipment may benefit from a 0% MFN duty rate under the ITA. Eligibility depends on the precise TARIC subheading and should be verified before each clearance. Antennas clearly intended for smartphones and mobile phones classified under 8517 71 are typically covered by the ITA.
Does CBAM apply to aerials?
No. CBAM covers only goods from emission-intensive sectors: iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen. Aerials under 8517 71 belong to Chapter 85 and fall outside CBAM scope.
Do telecom devices under 8517 71 benefit from ITA 0%?
Yes, most telecom devices under 8517 71 benefit from ITA 0% duty. Compliance with RED, LVD, EMC and RoHS 2 is required. USB-C is mandatory from 2025.

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