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U.S. imports of radar apparatus (HS 852610) totaled $139.8M in July 2026, traded with 47 countries.
Importers of Radar Apparatus paid $5.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $52.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataRadar apparatus used for detection, ranging, and navigation is split in the US schedule by installation platform: marine radar designed for boat or ship installation (8526100020) is distinguished from land-based and other non-marine units (8526100040), with a residual NESOI line (8526100070) capturing remaining types. Marine radar is a critical safety component governed by US Coast Guard type-approval requirements for vessels operating in US waters, adding a regulatory layer beyond customs classification. Aviation and ground-based radar systems may additionally require FCC equipment authorization depending on their frequency bands.
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3.6K shipments/mo
Yes. Marine radar intended for use on vessels subject to US Coast Guard jurisdiction typically must meet USCG carriage and performance standards, and certain frequency-emitting radar units may also require FCC equipment authorization. Customs clearance alone does not confirm regulatory compliance for installation or operation.
The dividing line is whether the radar is specifically designed for boat or ship installation (8526100020) versus all other radar apparatus (8526100040). Design intent — evidenced by technical specifications, mounting configurations, and product documentation — is the primary classification criterion, not the end-use location where the importer ultimately installs the unit.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 8526
Subheading 852610 · $139.8M of $350.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8526100040 | Radar Apparatus,Exc for Boat or Ship Installation | $128.0M | 4.17% | 39.36% | $5.3M |
| 8526100020 | Radar Designed for Boat or Ship Installation | $11.8M | 2.10% | 20.45% | $248K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8526100070 | Radar Apparatus NESOI | $94.0M |
| 8526100020 | Radar Designed for Boat or Ship Installation | $3.6M |
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 · July 2026
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53.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.99%.
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Imports
$139.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$97.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.