Import duty on smartphones
Goods under HS 8517.13 are classed as "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" in the official UK tariff. The table shows the general duty rate range in each destination, taken from the official tariff lines under this code.
The range is the lowest to the highest rate among the tariff lines under this code. Which line applies depends on the exact goods; confirm the classification with a licensed customs broker.
| Destination | General duty rate range | Tariff lines | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0% | 1 | 2026-10-02 |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 1 | 2026-10-02 |
| European Union | 0% | 1 | 2026-10-02 |
| Canada | 0% | 1 | 2026-10-02 |
| Japan | 0% | 1 | 2026-10-02 |
* Some tariff lines carry a specific or compound duty that is not included in the range.