HS Code:
The 'For use as repeaters in line telephony' category, classified under HS Code 851762 (a sub-category of telecommunication equipment), includes devices specifically designed to amplify and retransmit signals in wired telephony systems. These repeaters are critical for maintaining signal strength over long distances in traditional telephone networks. While the global demand for such equipment has declined with the rise of digital and wireless communication technologies, they remain relevant in certain legacy systems and developing regions with limited access to modern infrastructure.
Total Trade Volume
USD 120 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
USD 45 million
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 20 million
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 15 million
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
USD 10 million
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 8 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like the EU Single Market or USMCA)
Decline in demand due to shift to VoIP and wireless technologies
Reduced trade volumes in developed markets as legacy telephony systems are phased out
2020-2022
Sustained demand in developing regions
Increased exports to countries with outdated infrastructure, particularly in Africa and parts of Asia
2021-2022
Integration of repeaters with hybrid systems
Emerging niche markets for hybrid telephony solutions combining traditional and digital technologies
2022
China has increased production and export of cost-effective repeaters, targeting emerging markets with competitive pricing strategies.
Mid-2022
Increased market share for Chinese manufacturers, putting pressure on Western competitors.
The European Union reduced tariffs on specific telecommunication equipment, including repeaters, under new trade agreements with Asian partners.
January 2023
Facilitated imports into the EU, benefiting exporters from countries like China and India.
The US infrastructure bill includes provisions for upgrading rural telephony systems, leading to a slight uptick in demand for repeaters.
Late 2021
Temporary boost in imports to the US, though long-term shift to wireless remains a challenge.