Customs tariff code 8517.13.00.00: Smartphones
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8517.13.00.00 covers Smartphones. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
8517.13.00.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 85. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 8517.13.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 8
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 85ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES
- 8517Telephone 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
- 8517.13Smartphones
- 8517.13.00.00Smartphones
From HS code to customs tariff code 8517.13.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Switzerland | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.
- 3A501Electronic items as follows:
- 3A502General purpose "electronic assemblies", modules and equipment, as follows:
- 5A001bTelecommunications systems, equipment, components and accessories as follows:
- 5A002"Information security" systems, equipment and components, as follows:
- 5A003Systems, equipment and components, for non-cryptographic "information security", as follows:
- 5A004Systems, equipment and components for defeating, weakening or bypassing "information security", as follows:
- 5A001Telecommunications systems, equipment, components and accessories as follows:
- 5A002"Information security" systems, equipment and components, as follows:
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
Surtido acondicionado para la venta al por menor en un único estuche formado por: un teléfono inteligente, lentes extensoras de teleobjetivo, empuñadura para la cámara, funda para el teléfono inteligente, un anillo adaptador del objetivo, un anillo para filtro y una correa para el hombro. En función de la información aportada todos los elementos están adaptados para combinarse con el teléfono inteligente. Función o uso: Según declaración del solicitante la función del surtido es mejorar las capacidades fotográficas del teléfono inteligente.
Téléphone mobile type Smartphone correspondant à un téléphone pour réseaux cellulaires avec un certain nombre de fonctionnalités supplémentaires. Il sert principalement à passer des appels téléphoniques. Il dispose d'un écran tactile, de fonctionnalités de navigation sur internet, d’appareil photographique, de caméra, de GPS et de radio. Il comprend un processeur de 2GHz, une mémoire RAM de 4Go, une batterie en Lithium 4940mAh, d’une mémoire de 64Go, d’un écran tactile, d’une prise jack mesurant 3,5mm et de deux emplacements pour carte SIM. L'article est fourni avec des écouteurs filaires, un câble USB, un chargeur, un manuel d’utilisation, un outil sous la forme de tige en métal pour éjecter le tiroir à carte SIM et d’un X-Blocker (partie plastique permettant de fixer l’appareil téléphonique sur les accessoires de la marque). Il est conditionné dans un emballage. Dimensions 182 x 176 x 33,5 mm. Poids 557g.
A smartphone for use in cellular networks with a number of additional features. The telephony function takes precedence over all other functions, regardless of secondary functions being used. It features an A19 chip with a 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores, a 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has a 6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR touchscreen display that enables the user to input information through a virtual keyboard and function buttons. It has a built-in facial recognition using the 12mp front facing camera as well a 48mp main camera. It includes both cellular and wireless connection capabilities, GPS, a media player, multi-tasking capability, and other usual functions that allow visual voicemail and text messaging. The internet services that can be performed through the smartphone include web browsing, email and WI-FI connectivity. The product weighs 169 grams, measures H: 146.7mm x W: 71.5mm x D: 7.80mm and has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is rated IP68 splash, water & dust resistant.
Smartphone. It is for use in cellular networks and other wireless networks, with a number of additional features. The applicant has stated that the telephony function takes precedence over all other functions regardless of secondary functions being used. A touch screen enables the user to input information through a virtual keyboard and function buttons, and it has a built-in facial recognition camera. The Internet services that can be performed include web browsing, e-mail and Wi-Fi connectivity. It comes with a loudspeaker, a microphone, GPS, a media player, Bluetooth, multi-tasking capability and the other usual functions that allow visual voicemail and text messaging. The product weighs only 5.82 ounces and measures 156.2 mm x 74.7 mm x 5.64 mm, and has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Een barcode scanner, zijnde een apparaat met een mobiel besturingssysteem, met -volgens opgave- onder andere de volgende kenmerken en eigenschappen: - voor het scannen van barcodes in bijvoorbeeld magazijnen; - een rechthoekige behuizing met aan de onderzijde een handgreep; - een aanraakgevoelig beeldscherm aan de bovenzijde met daarboven een luidspreker en daaronder vier druktoetsen (voor menu, thuis, entree en terug); - aan de linkerzijde een aan/uit schakelaar, een functietoets en de scantoets linkerzijde; - aan de rechterzijde de scantoets rechterzijde en twee kaarthouders voor twee simkaarten of een simkaart en een micro SD-kaart (ook wel Trans-Flash (TF) kaart); - aan de zijkant aan de bovenzijde van het scherm een scanner, een camera en een hulplicht; - aan de zijkant aan de onderzijde van het scherm een USB-C aansluiting voor laden met elektrische stroom - twee microfoons; - een processor; - een willekeurig toegankelijk geheugen van 3 GB; - een opslaggeheugen van 32 GB; - een radiozend- en -ontvangtoestel voor cellulaire telefonie, WiFi en Bluetooth®; - een Li-ion accumulator. Wordt aangeboden in een kleinhandelsverpakking tezamen verpakt met een gebruikershandleiding, een lanyard, schermbeschermingsset, een siliconenhoes voor de randen, een handgreep dop, een USB-kabel en een statische omvormer in vorm van een gelijkrichter.
Smartphone for use in cellular networks with a number of additional features. The telephony function takes precedence over all other functions regardless of secondary functions being used. It features a 6 core CPU, 6 core GPU and a 16 core Neural Engine. It has a 6.3 inch, super retina XDR touchscreen display that enables the user to input information through a virtual keyboard and function buttons. It has a built-in facial recognition using the 18mp camera as well as a 24mp & 48mp main camera. It includes both cellular and wireless connection capabilities, GPS, a media player, multi-tasking capability, and the other usual functions that allow visual voicemail and text messaging. The internet services that can be performed through the smartphone includes web browsing, email and WI-FI connectivity. The product weighs 204 grams / 7.20 ounces, measures H: 150mm x W: 71.9mm x D: 8.75mm and has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is rated IP68 splash, water & dust resistant.
Smartphone for use in cellular networks with a number of additional features. The telephony function takes precedence over all other functions regardless of secondary functions being used. It features a 6 core CPU, 6 core GPU and a 16 core Neural Engine. It has a 6.9 inch, super retina XDR touchscreen display that enables the user to input information through a virtual keyboard and function buttons. It has a built-in facial recognition using the 18mp camera as well as a 24mp & 48mp main camera. It includes both cellular and wireless connection capabilities, GPS, a media player, multi-tasking capability, and the other usual functions that allow visual voicemail and text messaging. The internet services that can be performed through the smartphone includes web browsing, email and WI-FI connectivity. The product weighs 231 grams / 8.15 ounces, measures H: 163.4mm x W: 78mm x D: 8.75mm and has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is rated IP68 splash, water & dust resistant.
Smartphone for use in cellular networks with a number of additional features. The telephony function takes precedence over all other functions regardless of secondary functions being used. It features a 6 core CPU, 5 core GPU and a 16 core Neural Engine. It has a 6.3 inch, super retina XDR touchscreen display that enables the user to input information through a virtual keyboard and function buttons. It has a built-in facial recognition using the 12mp camera as well as a 24mp & 48mp main camera. It includes both cellular and wireless connection capabilities, GPS, a media player, multi-tasking capability, and the other usual functions that allow visual voicemail and text messaging. The internet services that can be performed through the smartphone includes web browsing, email and WI-FI connectivity. The product weighs 177 grams / 6.24 ounces, measures H: 149.6mm x W: 71.5mm x D: 7.95mm and has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is rated IP68 splash, water & dust resistant.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 8517 13: 1. Multifunktionsgerät, bekannt als „Smartphone“. Es verfügt über die folgenden technischen Merkmale: Kapazität von 32 GB bis 128 GB, Länge: 138,3 mm, Gewicht: 143 g, HD-Breitbild-Display (Auflösung 1334 x 750 Pixel bei 326 dpi) mit Touchscreen-Funktion und eine 12-Megapixel-Kamera. Das Produkt verfügt über mehrere Funktionen, wie zum Beispiel das Tätigen und Empfangen von Telefonanrufen, das Senden und Empfangen von E-Mails und Textnachrichten, die Verwendung sozialer Netzwerke, sowie die Datenverarbeitung, Internetnutzung, das Aufnehmen von Fotos und Videos, GPS-Ortung, Musikwiedergabe und elektronische Spiele. Anwendung der Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6. 2. Der „Radio Frequency Identification“ (RFID)/Barcodeleser ist ein Gerät mit einem mobilen Betriebssystem, das in der Lage ist RFID-Tags und Barcodes zu scannen. …
Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) Verordnung (EWG) Nr. 754/94 der Kommission vom 30. März 1994 (RV L 754/94), geändert durch Verordnung (EG) Nr. 936/1999 der Kommission vom 27. April 1999 (1)), geändert durch Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1179/2009 der Kommission vom 26. November 2009 (ABl. EU Nr. L 317/1): 3. Batteriebetriebenes Modem, in einem Gehäuse mit den Abmessungen von 10,2 x 6,1 x 2,5 cm, mit vier LED-Statusanzeigen für Anrufablauf, Geschwindigkeit, Trägerfrequenz und Batterieerschöpfung ausgestattet. Außerdem besitzt es einen Datenkonnektor, einen Telefonanschluss, einen Akustikkoppleranschluss und eine standardisierte Telefonminiaturbuchse. Das Gerät dient zur asynchronen Datenübertragung zwischen automatischen Datenverarbeitungsgeräten über Telefonleitungen im Vollduplex- und Akustikkopplerbetrieb mit einer Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit von 300 bzw. …
Gerichtliche Entscheidungen (GE) - EuGH Auszug aus dem Urteil des Europäischen Gerichtshofs (Achte Kammer) vom 20. Oktober 2022 in der Rechtssache C-542/21 Tenor Die Unterposition 8517 70 11 (1) der Kombinierten Nomenklatur in Anhang I der Verordnung (EWG) Nr. 2658/87 des Rates vom 23. Juli 1987 über die zolltarifliche und statistische Nomenklatur sowie den Gemeinsamen Zolltarif in der durch die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 254/2000 des Rates vom 31. Januar 2000 geänderten Fassung – in der Fassung, die dieser Anhang durch die Durchführungsverordnung (EU) Nr. 927/2012 der Kommission vom 9. Oktober 2012 und die Durchführungsverordnung (EU) Nr. 1001/2013 der Kommission vom 4. …
Gerichtliche Entscheidungen (GE) - national Auszug aus den Urteilen des Finanzgerichts Hamburg vom 12. Juni 2013, Rechtssache 4 K 52/12, 4 K 115/12, 4 K 76/12 und 4 K 71/12 Einreihung von sog. „Handscannern“ in die Kombinierte Nomenklatur Leitsatz Sog. „Handscanner“ sind als Rundfunkempfangsgeräte in die Position 8527 einzureihen. Tatbestand: Die Beteiligten streiten darüber, ob ein sog. „Handscanner“ als Rundfunkempfänger in die Position 8527 der Kombinierten Nomenklatur (KN) einzureihen ist. Die Klägerin beantragte eine Einreihung in die UPos. 8527 19 00. … Der Beklagte erließ eine verbindliche Zolltarifauskunft (vZTA) mit der die Ware - unter Berücksichtigung der AV 3 b), nach der eine Warenzusammenstellung so wie der Bestandteil eingereiht wird, der ihr den wesentlichen Charakter verleiht - im Hinblick auf den Handscanner in die UPos. 8517 69 39 90 eingereiht wurde. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 8517.13.00.00 cover?
Code 8517.13.00.00 covers Smartphones. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8517.13.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 8517.13.00.00 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 8517.13.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 851713. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8517.13.00.00 have?
8517.13.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8517.13.00.00 sit in the tariff?
8517.13.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 85 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 > 8517 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 > 851713 Smartphones. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8517.13.00.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 8517.13.00.00, for example ESBTIESBTI2026SOL1032. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 8517.13.00.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 8517.13.00.00 to 3A501, 3A502, 5A001b, 5A002, 5A003, 5A004, 5A001, 5A002. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.
Does customs tariff code 8517.13.00.00 change?
8517.13.00.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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