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Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 8526
Subheading 852692 · $89.7M of $350.2M
U.S. imports of radio remote control apparatus (HS 852692) totaled $89.7M in July 2026, traded with 59 countries.
Importers of Radio Remote Control Apparatus paid $6.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $54.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataRadio remote control apparatus uses radio-frequency signals to operate equipment at a distance, and the US schedule now distinguishes between controllers designed for video game consoles (8526921000) and all other radio remote control devices (8526925000), with a legacy consolidated line (8526920000) also present. The video game console controller line reflects a deliberate tariff schedule update recognizing the commercial scale of gaming peripherals as a distinct trade category. Industrial and commercial remote control systems — used in robotics, drones, and process automation — fall under the NESOI line and may be subject to FCC Part 15 equipment authorization requirements.
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3.9K shipments/mo
Classification turns on the device's primary design and function. A controller engineered and marketed principally for drone or UAV operation would generally fall under the NESOI line (8526925000) rather than the video game console line (8526921000), even if it has secondary gaming compatibility. Importers should document the device's intended primary use and consult a licensed customs broker when dual-use controllers are involved.
Most radio remote control devices operating in unlicensed frequency bands must comply with FCC Part 15 rules and carry appropriate equipment authorization before they can be imported for sale or use. Devices operating in licensed bands may require additional FCC approval. Importers should verify authorization status before shipment to avoid detention at the port of entry.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8526925000 | Radio Remote Control Apparatus, NESOI | $56.1M | 5.81% | 46.62% | $3.3M |
| 8526921000 | Radio Remote Contrl Appatus for Video Game Console | $33.7M | 8.89% | 84.50% | $3.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8526920000 | Radio Remote Control Apparatus | $34.2M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$89.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$34.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Vietnam together supply 51% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
35.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.96%.