Smart Home Devices: EU import duty and HS code
Wireless devices often enter duty-free, but radio equipment rules and data protection obligations are strict.
Typical duty
0.0%
HS code
8517.62.00 / 8537.10.91
Duty relief
≤ €150 goods value
Landed cost across destinations
Based on €1,000 of goods plus €100 freight. Duty applies because the goods value exceeds €150.
| Destination | Duty | Import VAT | Total landed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €0.00 | €209.00 | €1,309.00 |
| France | €0.00 | €220.00 | €1,320.00 |
| Netherlands | €0.00 | €231.00 | €1,331.00 |
| Italy | €0.00 | €242.00 | €1,342.00 |
| Spain | €0.00 | €231.00 | €1,331.00 |
| Belgium | €0.00 | €231.00 | €1,331.00 |
| Austria | €0.00 | €220.00 | €1,320.00 |
| Ireland | €0.00 | €253.00 | €1,353.00 |
| Portugal | €0.00 | €253.00 | €1,353.00 |
| Finland | €0.00 | €280.50 | €1,380.50 |
Duty by tariff line
Smart Home Devices is not one tariff line. Under 8517.62.00 and 8537.10.91 the EU applies 13 lines with rates from 0% to 2.1%. Which one applies depends on the material, construction or specification.
| Rate | Tariff line description |
|---|---|
| 0% | Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images o |
| 2.1% | For use in certain types of aircraft |
| 2.1% | A control unit being a printed circuit board with at least:<br> <br>-a microprocessor,<br> |
| 2.1% | Electronic suspension control unit with:<br> <br>-a printed circuit board in plastic housi |
| 2.1% | Main hybrid system controller, diagnosing and controlling the elements of the hybrid propu |
| 2.1% | Control unit for the automatic transmission oil pump for efficient cooling and oil pressur |
| 2.1% | Programmable memory control board with:<br><br>-4 or more stepper motor drivers,<br><br>-4 |
| 2.1% | Electronic control units, manufactured according to class 2 of IPC-A-610E standard, with a |
| 2.1% | Programmable motor memory controller for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V comprising at lea |
| 2.1% | Multifunctional device (so-called “combine instrument”) with:<br>- curved TFT-LCD display |
| 2.1% | Printed circuit board equipped with a microcontroller for operating and/or control purpose |
| 2.1% | Other |
Showing 12 of 13 lines. Source: EU Access2Markets, retrieved 2026-11-05.
Notes for smart home devices
- Devices with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth need RED compliance and a notified body assessment in some cases.
- Connected products that process personal data trigger GDPR obligations for the importer.
These are planning figures, not a binding tariff ruling. Origin-based measures (anti-dumping, preferential rates) can change the result.
Smart Home Devices FAQ
Do smart home devices need RED certification?
Yes, any device with a radio transmitter falls under the Radio Equipment Directive and needs CE marking plus RED compliance.
Is duty really 0% for smart devices?
Many telecom and computing devices have 0% MFN duty under the ITA, but the classification must be correct —check the specific code.