The UK commodity code for telephones falls under heading 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. The specific 10-digit UK codes are listed below.
| Region | Code system | Heading |
|---|---|---|
| 🌐 Global (WCO) | Harmonized System (HS) | 8517 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | HTS | 8517.11.00.00 |
| 🇪🇺 European Union | CN/TARIC | 8517.69.10.00 |
Chapter 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 → Heading 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
What is the UK commodity code for telephones? The heading is 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). Choose the specific 10-digit code above that best matches your goods when completing a UK customs declaration.
What is a commodity code? A commodity code is the UK's 10-digit import/export classification number, based on the global 6-digit HS system but extended for UK tariff and VAT purposes.
Where can I verify this commodity code? Always confirm with the UK Trade Tariff or consult a customs broker.
Also see: Global HS code for telephones · US HTS code for telephones
Beta — data is for general reference only and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Always verify with HMRC or the UK Trade Tariff before making import/export decisions.