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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

Other

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
65 docs
X060X061X062X063X064X065+59
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 79 — other parts for telephone apparatus

Subheading 8517 79 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other parts for apparatus under heading 8517, excluding antennas (8517 71). The scope includes housings and frames for smartphones and phones, LCD/OLED displays as replacement parts for phones, keypads and keypad mechanisms, connectors and sockets, camera modules, speakers and microphones as phone parts, motherboards (PCB) for smartphones, batteries dedicated to specific phone models, and housings and rack enclosures for network equipment. The essential criterion is the part being solely or principally intended for heading 8517 apparatus per Section XVI Note 2(b). Universal parts are classified under their proper headings. Touchscreens may fall under heading 8524 as flat panel displays. A BTI ruling is recommended in doubtful cases.

Regulatory requirements for telephone parts imported into the EU

Parts under subheading 8517 79 may be subject to various EU regulations. RoHS 2 restricts hazardous substances — lithium batteries for smartphones are additionally subject to the Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. Replacement displays and electronic modules may contain REACH-restricted substances. CE marking is not required for spare parts as components, but the finished device after installation must comply with RED, LVD and EMC. Lithium batteries are subject to dangerous goods transport regulations (IATA DGR for air, ADR for road). CBAM does not apply. WEEE 2 applies to finished devices, not individual parts.

Duty rates and import conditions for parts under subheading 8517 79

Current MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC. Parts for telecommunications equipment under the ITA may benefit from a 0% MFN rate. China is the dominant supplier of smartphone and network equipment spare parts. Documentation includes commercial invoice with specifications indicating the target device model, transport documents, EORI number, RoHS documentation and dangerous goods transport documents for lithium batteries where applicable. Correct CN classification requires clear attribution to heading 8517 apparatus. National VAT is levied on import.

RED directive and telecom equipment 8517 79

Telecom equipment under CN 8517 79 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 a replacement smartphone display?
A replacement display intended solely for a specific smartphone model is classified under subheading 8517 79 as a part of telephone apparatus under heading 8517, per Section XVI Note 2(b). If the display is a universal module suitable for multiple applications, it may fall under heading 8524 as a flat panel display. Accompanying documentation should indicate the display's intended use. A BTI ruling is recommended in doubtful cases.
Are smartphone batteries classified under 8517 79?
Batteries dedicated to specific smartphone models may be classified under 8517 79 as telephone apparatus parts or under heading 8507 as accumulators. Classification depends on whether the battery is identifiable as solely intended for heading 8517 apparatus. Lithium batteries are subject to dangerous goods transport regulations and the Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.
Does CBAM apply to telephone parts?
No. CBAM covers only goods from emission-intensive sectors. Parts under subheading 8517 79 fall outside CBAM scope.
Do telecom devices under 8517 79 benefit from ITA 0%?
Yes, most telecom devices under 8517 79 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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