U.S. exports of Transmission Apparatus Incorporating Reception Apparatus, for Radio-Broadcasting or Television (HS 852560) totaled $58.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Transmission Apparatus Incorporating Reception Apparatus, for Radio-Broadcasting or Television paid $4.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.68% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRadio transceivers — devices that both transmit and receive signals — are the primary commodity under this heading, covering a spectrum from citizens band (CB) radios and hand-held walkie-talkies to marine VHF-FM transceivers and general-purpose two-way radios. Japan leads US imports under this heading, with Canada and Malaysia also significant sources, reflecting the concentration of professional and marine-grade radio manufacturing in those markets. The US schedule subdivides the heading by frequency band, form factor, and application across multiple 10-digit lines, making the technical specification sheet essential for correct classification. All imported radio transceivers must satisfy FCC equipment authorization requirements before entry into US commerce.
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1.2K import shipments a month
The hand-held lines cover portable transceivers designed to be carried and operated by hand, while 8525601050 captures transceivers that are not hand-held — typically mobile or base-station units mounted in vehicles or fixed installations. The physical form factor and intended operating configuration are the determining factors; importers should reference the manufacturer's product classification and user manual to document this distinction.
Yes. Marine VHF-FM transceivers must meet FCC equipment authorization standards for the marine radio service. Additionally, units intended for use on US-flagged vessels operating in international waters may need to comply with ITU Radio Regulations and GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) type-approval requirements. Importers should verify that both FCC authorization and any applicable USCG or ITU certifications are in order before the goods enter US commerce.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 8525
Subheading 852560 · $58.3M of $290.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$42.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$58.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $589.3M of Transmission Apparatus Incorporating Reception Apparatus, for Radio-Broadcasting or Television and exported $901.9M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8525602000 | Transmission Appts Incorporating Receivers, NESOI | $15.0M | 8.28% | 59.78% | $1.2M |
| 8525601050 | Radio Transcievers, Exc Handheld | $12.3M | 7.60% | 58.67% | $937K |
| 8525601030 | Radio Transcievers, Hand-Held | $9.8M | 14.81% | 97.01% | $1.4M |
| 8525601040 | Radio Transcievers, Marine Vhf-Fm | $2.8M | 4.83% | 39.52% | $135K |
| 8525601010 | Radio Transcievers, Citizens Band (Cb) | $1.1M | 18.70% | 95.14% | $211K |
| 8525601020 | Low-Power Radio Transceivers, 49.82 to 49.90 Mhz | $174K | 10.52% | 100.00% | $18K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Belgium and Germany together take 43% of it.
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rate provision · imports
30.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.68% of imports for consumption.