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HTS 8526 Chapter 85 Section XVI Synced Apr 28, 2026

Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus:

Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus:

Base HTS duty
Column 1 General
Effective (China)
15%
Ch. 99
Stacked measures
1
at China
Last change
2 months
Ch. 99 15.0%

What this covers

Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus are electronic devices used for detecting objects, guiding navigation, and controlling remote operations, primarily in aviation, maritime, and land-based applications.

radar system radio navigation device remote control apparatus air traffic control radar
Duty stack · origin china

How the 15.0% is built.

0%3.8%7.7%11.5%15.4%
122 · 15.0%
Section 122
All origins except · 9903.01.80
+15.00%
MPF (merchandise processing)
0.3464% · min $31.67 / max $614.35
+0.35%
Effective ad valorem duty (excl. fees)
15.00%
Stacking order
  1. 1
    Apply base HTS rate
    Column 1 General (MFN) or Special (FTA)
  2. 2
    Add Section 301 (if origin qualifies)
    Chapter 99 subheading layered on
  3. 3
    Add IEEPA / 232 surcharges
    Country-scoped emergency measures
  4. 4
    Add MPF & HMF fees
    Applied to entered value

You may also consider

  • 8526.10.00

    Specific subheading for radar apparatus used in aircraft.

  • 8526.20.00

    Subheading covering radio navigational aid apparatus for maritime use.

  • 8526.30.00

    Subheading for radio remote control apparatus used in land vehicles.

  • 8526.90.00

    General subheading for other radar and radio control apparatus not elsewhere specified.

Origin matters

Rate by country of origin

Same HTS, very different landed cost. Here's how 8526 looks from the top trading partners — on a $10,000 shipment.

FTA partner Section 301 IEEPA in effect
Rates from last sync on Apr 28, 2026 · assumes entered value $10,000 · fees (MPF/HMF) excluded from the comparison above.
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What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus:". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

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HTS 8526 · synced Apr 28, 2026 14:34 UTC