HS code for walkie talkie
The U.S. HS code for a walkie talkie is usually 8525.60.10.30 (two-way radio), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-way radio | 8525.60.10.30 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8525.60.10.30: Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus / Transceivers / Hand-held
What decides the code
A walkie talkie is a hand-held two-way radio transceiver, classified under heading 8525 in subheading 8525.60.10.30 as transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus.
- It transmits and receives radio signals, so it is a transceiver of heading 8525 rather than a receiver of heading 8527.
- It is hand-held, which places it in the hand-held statistical line under 8525.60.10.
- It incorporates a receiver in the same unit, which moves it to subheading 8525.60 for transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a walkie talkie under heading 8527 as a radio receiver is wrong because the unit also transmits.
- Classifying it under heading 8517 as communication apparatus is wrong because it works over radio waves, not a wired or network connection.
- Classifying it under heading 8529 as a part is wrong because a complete hand-held transceiver is a finished good, not a part.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8525.60.10.30, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Two-way radio
- CN 8525 60 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a walkie talkie?
The U.S. HTS code for a walkie talkie is usually 8525.60.10.30 (two-way radio). The first six digits, 8525.60, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a walkie talkie from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8525.60.10.30 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 8525.60.10.30Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus / Transceivers / Hand-held
- Heading 8525Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.