Embedded communication modules qualify as apparatus parts and may receive basic customs duty exemption outside excluded consumer devices.

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....Embedded Wi-Fi, cellular communication and navigation/positioning modules that cannot operate independently are treated as parts rather than complete communication apparatus. Where designed solely or principally for use with data-transmission or reception apparatus, Section Note 2(b) to Section XVI supports classification under Tariff Item 8517 79 90. The specific classification for communication-apparatus parts prevails over the general classification for electronic integrated circuits; modules that are neither aerials nor populated printed circuit boards fall within the residual parts entry. Modules not forming parts of cellular mobile phones or wrist-wearable devices, or inputs for making those excluded parts, qualify for nil basic customs duty subject to prescribed conditions, procedures and import verification.....