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Pager

A pager, also known as a beeper, is a small, portable telecommunications device that receives and displays short messages. Originally designed for alerting medical professionals, their use expanded to various fields requiring on-call availability.

Material:

• Housing: Typically constructed from durable plastic, often ABS or polycarbonate, to withstand handling and potential drops.
• Internal Components: Include a receiver, a microprocessor, a display (often LCD), a battery, and an antenna. Early models used electromechanical relays and Nixie tubes for displays.
• Antenna: Usually a flexible wire or telescopic antenna for receiving radio signals.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a pager is to provide a reliable, one-way communication method for alerting individuals to urgent messages, typically a phone number to call. They were particularly valuable before the widespread adoption of mobile phones.

Function:

Pagers operate by receiving radio signals transmitted from a paging transmitter. When a message is sent to a specific pager number, the device vibrates or emits an audible tone. The display then shows the message, usually a phone number or a short alphanumeric code.

• Frequency Bands: Pagers historically used various frequency bands, including VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF (Ultra High Frequency).
• Signaling Protocols: Common protocols included POCSAG (Post Office Code Standard Advisory Group), FLEX, and Motorola PageNet.
• Numeric vs. Alphanumeric: Early pagers could only display numeric page numbers. Later models supported alphanumeric messages, allowing for longer and more informative alerts.

Usage Scenarios:

• Healthcare: Doctors, nurses, and on-call medical staff were primary users, receiving alerts for emergencies or patient updates.
• Emergency Services: Firefighters, paramedics, and police officers used pagers for dispatch notifications.
• On-Call Personnel: Technicians, engineers, and other professionals requiring immediate notification for service calls.
• Business: Used for alerting staff to urgent meetings or critical issues.
• Security: Security personnel used pagers for reporting incidents or receiving alerts.

Common Types:

• Numeric Pagers: The earliest type, displaying only numbers.
• Alphanumeric Pagers: Capable of displaying letters, numbers, and symbols, allowing for more detailed messages.
• Dual-Mode Pagers: Combined paging functionality with features like text messaging or email capabilities, often utilizing the RIM (Research In Motion) protocol.
• Pocket Pagers: Smaller, more compact designs.
• Clip-On Pagers: Designed to be attached to a belt or pocket.

Based on the provided information, the declared goods "pager" can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 8517.18.00.50: This HS code covers telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks. It also includes other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, specifically those used for communication in wired or wireless networks (such as local or wide area networks), excluding apparatus covered under headings 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528. The '85' chapter indicates Data processing machines and their components; optical readers; and '8517' represents Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data. The '18' subheading specifies telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks. The final digits '0050' denote a more specific classification within this category. The current total tax rate is 30.0%, with a base tariff of 0.0% and an additional tariff of 0.0% before April 2, 2025, increasing to an additional tariff of 30.0% after that date.

• 8517.69.00.00: This HS code also covers telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data used in wired or wireless networks. Similar to the previous code, it excludes apparatus covered under headings 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528. The '85' chapter and '8517' heading remain the same. The '69' subheading specifies other apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images or other data. The current total tax rate is 55.0%, with a base tariff of 0.0% and an additional tariff of 25.0% before April 2, 2025, increasing to an additional tariff of 30.0% after that date.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'pager' are limited, with only the following 2 found.