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HS 8517.79 Subheading · Machinery & Electrical Equipment

Communication apparatus; parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds

HS subheading 8517.79 identifies Communication apparatus; parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds — a six-digit classification under Chapter 85 used to set duty and paperwork.

Sourcing this category from India

Products classified under HS 8517.79 can be sourced from India across a range of clusters and price points. Use this page to understand where Communication apparatus; parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds sits in the tariff schedule, then explore the Indian sectors and products that supply it.

How to read this code

8517.79 is the six-digit HS subheading. Your destination country extends it to 8–10 digits and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty for many goods — check our import guides for your market.

Related codes in 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

8517.11

Line telephone sets with cordless handsets

 8517.13

Telephone sets; smartphones for cellular or other wireless networks

 8517.14

Telephone sets; other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networks

 8517.18

Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1

 8517.61

Base stations

 8517.62

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

 8517.69

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

 8517.71

Communication apparatus; parts, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, part suitable for use therewith

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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