Telecom equipment classification requires alphanumeric identifiers in import declarations to specify the applicable product category under customs tariffs. Importers must declare an additional alphanumeric code/identifier in the Bill of Entry for goods classified under tariff headings 85176290 and 85176990 to indicate the applicable telecom product category; Annexure 1 illustrates covered product categories (optical transport/OTN, packet optical OLT/ONT, IP radios, VoIP/softswitch, carrier Ethernet/PTN/MPLS, LTE/MIMO/5G) and Annexure 2 provides the mapping of specified identifiers and 'Others' codes for unmapped items.
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Telecom equipment classification requires alphanumeric identifiers in import declarations to specify the applicable product category under customs tariffs.
Importers must declare an additional alphanumeric code/identifier in the Bill of Entry for goods classified under tariff headings 85176290 and 85176990 to indicate the applicable telecom product category; Annexure 1 illustrates covered product categories (optical transport/OTN, packet optical OLT/ONT, IP radios, VoIP/softswitch, carrier Ethernet/PTN/MPLS, LTE/MIMO/5G) and Annexure 2 provides the mapping of specified identifiers and 'Others' codes for unmapped items.
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