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HS 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

HEADING

8525

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category covers equipment used to send radio or television signals, regardless of whether it includes devices for receiving those signals or recording and playing back sound. It also includes television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders. The specific types are distinguished by whether they have reception capabilities, their resistance to radiation, their ability to see in the dark, or other characteristics not listed elsewhere in this group.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (6)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8525.50

Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, not incorporating reception apparatus

8525.60

Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating reception apparatus

8525.81

Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders; high-speed goods as specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter

8525.82

Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders; radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant goods as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter

8525.83

Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders; night vision goods as specified in subheading note 3 to this chapter

8525.89

Television cameras; n.e.c. in item no 8525.8

Covered items classified under 8525

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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