U.S. imports of Television Reception Apparatus Not Designed to Incorporate a Video Display (HS 852871) totaled $7.6M in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Television Reception Apparatus Not Designed to Incorporate a Video Display paid $782K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.25% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Television Reception Apparatus Not Designed to Incorporate a Video Display imports of $7.6M in August 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSet-top boxes, TV tuner cards, and other television reception apparatus that operate without an integrated screen are classified here, with the US schedule distinguishing units by color capability, whether they include video recording or reproducing functions, and whether they incorporate a communication function (8528712000 covers color set-top boxes with communication functions and screens above 34.29 cm). Indonesia leads US imports under this heading, followed by China and Vietnam. Goods of Chinese origin are subject to Section 301 tariffs, and FCC equipment authorization is required for any device that incorporates radio frequency transmission or reception capability.
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Line 8528712000 specifically covers color television reception apparatus that incorporates a communication function — such as internet connectivity or two-way data capability — and has a screen or display exceeding 34.29 cm. Standard set-top boxes without communication functions, or those below the size threshold, fall to other lines such as 8528714000. The communication-function distinction reflects the regulatory and commercial difference between passive tuners and interactive streaming or cable gateway devices.
Not necessarily. Heading 852871 covers apparatus for receiving broadcast television signals; devices that receive video exclusively over the internet (without a broadcast tuner) may classify elsewhere — potentially under heading 8471 (ADP machines) or 8525 (transmission apparatus). The presence or absence of a broadcast RF tuner is the key technical fact. Importers of streaming sticks, smart TV modules, or hybrid devices should seek a binding ruling from CBP given the classification complexity.
Subheading 6 of 9 in heading 8528
Subheading 852871 · $7.6M of $1.8B
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$8.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $113.9M of Television Reception Apparatus Not Designed to Incorporate a Video Display and exported $34.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8528712000 | Tv Set Top Boxes W/ Commnictn Func, Col, Gt 34.29cm | $6.2M | 9.16% | 74.58% | $568K |
| 8528714000 | Tv Recpt Apparatus, Color, No Vid Dispay, NESOI | $1.4M | 14.89% | 92.01% | $202K |
| 8528713000 | Tv Recp; Color, Pc Assem, W/ Tuner, NESOI | $68K | 17.35% | 100.00% | $12K |
| 8528711000 | Tv Recp, Color, Video Rec/ Rep | $11K | 4.73% | 47.30% | $536 |
| 8528714500 | Tv Recpt Apparatus No Video Display B/W/Mono NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8528710000 | Tv Recp App Nt Des to Inc A Vid Display or Screen | $8.0M |
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
Indonesia and Vietnam together supply 49% of it. China pays 18.8% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
22.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.25% of imports for consumption.