U.S. imports of Antennas, Aerial Reflectors & Parts (HS 851771) totaled $68.9M in August 2026, imported from 52 countries.
Importers of Antennas, Aerial Reflectors & Parts paid $9.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.32% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Antennas, Aerial Reflectors & Parts imports of $68.9M in August 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $91.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAntennas and aerial reflectors — spanning satellite dish components, cellular panel antennas, and RF reflectors — along with their dedicated parts, enter under a single US tariff line (8517710000). Vietnam and China together account for the dominant share of US imports under this heading, with Mexico rounding out the top three. Classification boundaries matter here: antenna assemblies integrated into a finished apparatus (such as a router or base station) may be classified with the parent device rather than separately, making the distinction between standalone antennas and embedded antenna components a recurring customs question.
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2.4K import shipments a month
Under GRI 1 and Note 2 to Section XVI, parts that are solely or principally used with a specific apparatus are generally classified with that apparatus. However, antennas sold as standalone commercial products — not presented with or dedicated to a single parent device — are classified under 8517710000. Importers of antenna kits or replacement antennas should document the intended use and whether the antenna is a general-purpose or device-specific component.
Antennas that are integral to an intentional radiator (a device that emits RF energy) must be covered by the FCC equipment authorization for that system. Standalone passive antennas sold separately may not require their own FCC ID, but they must be compatible with an authorized transmitter. Importers should confirm authorization status with the FCC or the device manufacturer before entry.
Subheading 5 of 9 in heading 8517
Subheading 851771 · $68.9M of $16.5B
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ImportsExports
Imports
$68.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$19.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.0B of Antennas, Aerial Reflectors & Parts and exported $257.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8517710000 | Aerials, Aerial Reflectors of All Kinds; Parts | $67.7M | 13.32% | 85.68% | $9.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8517710000 | Aerials, Aerial Reflectors of All Kinds; Parts | $19.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and China together supply 67% of it. India pays 22.6% duty; Mexico 1.6%.
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rate provision · imports
13.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.32% of imports for consumption.