Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television — HTS 8525
Transmission 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
Chapter 85 › Heading 8525
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8525 is a broad product category for certain equipment that transmits radio or television signals, including equipment that may also receive signals or record and reproduce sound. It also covers television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders. The heading describes the general function of the goods, not one single product design.
To choose the specific 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 8525, then follow the heading’s subheadings and tariff-line descriptions. The narrower code is commonly determined by the equipment’s type, principal function, technical design, and sometimes features such as whether it is a camera, a transmission apparatus, or a recording device. Product materials alone are not always the deciding factor; read the complete legal description and any applicable notes.
What to check
- Identify the product’s principal function and document whether it transmits, receives, records, reproduces, or captures images.
- Check whether the item is a standalone device, a camera, a recorder, or a combination product; do not classify it only by its marketing name.
- Compare the product’s specifications—such as signal type, imaging technology, recording capability, and intended use—with the relevant 8-digit descriptions.
- Review the HTSUS section and chapter notes, subheading notes, and any applicable classification guidance before selecting the tariff line.
- Keep technical literature, photographs, manuals, and test information supporting the classification; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the product could fit more than one provision.
HTS heading 8525 summary
Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8525.50 | Transmission apparatus |
| 8525.60 | Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8525?
Transmission 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.