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U.S. imports of transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television (HS 852550) totaled $88.3M in April 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Transmission Apparatus for Radio-Broadcasting or Television paid $8.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $80.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBroadcast and television transmission equipment — ranging from satellite set-top boxes and TV signal receivers to radio transmitters and closed-circuit TV decoders — spans a wide range of 10-digit tariff lines under this heading, each tied to specific technical parameters such as frequency range, signal type, and end-use function. Vietnam and Mexico are the leading US suppliers, reflecting the shift of consumer electronics and broadcast equipment assembly to Southeast Asia and North American manufacturing hubs. The heading's breadth means classification disputes are common: for example, TV set-top boxes with a communication function (8525501000) are distinguished from satellite reception apparatus (8525502010) and from general-purpose transmission apparatus (8525502050, 8525503040). Radio transmitters not exceeding 30 MHz (8525506050) and broadcast transmitters (8525507010) carry separate lines with distinct regulatory implications under FCC equipment authorization rules.
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Set-top boxes that incorporate a communication function — such as internet connectivity or two-way data capability — classify under 8525501000, which is a distinct line from apparatus designed solely for receiving satellite TV signals (8525502010) or other television transmission apparatus (8525502050, 8525503040). The presence of a bidirectional communication capability is the key technical criterion; importers should document this in the product specification to support the classification.
Radio transmitters and broadcast transmission apparatus imported into the US must comply with FCC equipment authorization requirements before they can be marketed or operated. Depending on the device type, this may require FCC certification, Declaration of Conformity, or Supplier's Declaration of Conformity. Importers should confirm that the applicable FCC ID or authorization is in place prior to entry, as CBP may detain shipments lacking proper authorization documentation.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8525501000 | TV SET TOP BOXES WHICH HAVE A COMMUNICATION FUNCTN | $59.2M | 10.00% | $6.2M |
| 8525503040 | TELEVISION TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, NESOI | $16.9M | 10.43% | $924K |
| 8525503035 | CONVERTERS,DECODERS,PREAMPLIFIR,ETC,CLOSED CIRC TV | $7.2M | 12.76% | $649K |
| 8525507010 | RADIO BROADCAST TRANSMITTERS | $3.2M | 3.74% | $101K |
| 8525507050 | TRANSMISSION APPARATUS FOR RADIOBROADCASTING,NESOI | $1.6M | 13.48% | $124K |
| 8525503015 | TV APPAR FOR RECEPT OF TV SIGNLS RELAYD BY SATELLI | $288K | 11.52% | $26K |
TV SET TOP BOXES WHICH HAVE A COMMUNICATION FUNCTN
TELEVISION TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, NESOI
CONVERTERS,DECODERS,PREAMPLIFIR,ETC,CLOSED CIRC TV
RADIO BROADCAST TRANSMITTERS
TRANSMISSION APPARATUS FOR RADIOBROADCASTING,NESOI
TV APPAR FOR RECEPT OF TV SIGNLS RELAYD BY SATELLI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8525508040 | COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION APPARATUS,NESOI | $11.6M |
| 8525502050 | TELEVISION TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, NESOI | $7.8M |
| 8525502010 | TV APPARATUS FOR RECEP OF TV SIGNALS BY SATELLITE | $5.5M |
| 8525506050 | RADIO TRANSMITTERS NOT EXCEEDING 30 MHZ | $1.6M |
COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION APPARATUS,NESOI
81.6K no
TELEVISION TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, NESOI
55.7K no
TV APPARATUS FOR RECEP OF TV SIGNALS BY SATELLITE
25.3K no
RADIO TRANSMITTERS NOT EXCEEDING 30 MHZ
370 no
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HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $45.9M | $3.8M | -$42.0M |
| Tennessee | $10.9M | -- | -$10.9M |
| Texas | $2.8M | $7.6M | +$4.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $45.5M | -- | -$45.5M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $7.1M | -- | -$7.1M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $3.3M | $3.7M | +$373K |