Heading 8526

Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus

6 declarable lines

Heading 8526 covers radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus. It splits first by function: radar in 8526.10, other apparatus in 8526.91 and 8526.92. Radar is then split by whether it is designed for boat or ship installation, navigational aid apparatus by whether it is reception only, and remote control apparatus by whether it is for video game consoles. All lines shown carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Marine radar for a boat or ship bridge
Weather or collision-avoidance radar not for boat or ship installation
GPS or GNSS receiver that only receives signals and shows position
AIS receiver used on a vessel
Radio remote control handset for a video game console
Wireless controller for a drone or RC model
Radio remote control transmitter and receiver set for garage or gate equipment

How to choose the right subheading

Function: is it radar, a radio navigational aid, or a radio remote control
For radar, whether it is designed for boat or ship installation
For navigational aid apparatus, whether it is reception only or also transmits
For radio remote control apparatus, whether it is for video game consoles or for other uses
Whether the item is a complete device or a part, since parts are not listed in this heading

Often confused with

Smartphone with built-in GPS navigation
The phone is a cellular network telephone; the navigation function does not move it to 8526.
Heading 8517
Television or monitor used to display radar or chart images
Reception apparatus for television and monitors are classified in 8528.
Heading 8528
Radio broadcast receiver (AM/FM tuner)
Broadcast reception apparatus is classified in 8527, not as a navigational aid.
Heading 8527
Radio or television transmitting apparatus
Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television belongs in 8525.
Heading 8525
Radio controlled toy vehicle as a complete toy
The toy itself is a Chapter 95 article; only the remote control apparatus falls in 8526.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for marine radar?

Radar apparatus designed for boat or ship installation is 8526.10.00.20, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on a radio remote control for a video game console?

Radio remote control apparatus for video game consoles is 8526.92.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify a GPS unit that only receives signals?

A reception only radio navigational aid apparatus is 8526.91.00.20, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. If the unit also transmits, it falls under 8526.91.00.40, also Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.