HS Code 8525Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
6 six-digit codes · Heading 24 of 48 in Chapter 85 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8525 is where broadcast transmitters and video cameras are classified. Buyers also search for it as HSN code 8525.
Goods answering to “Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders” split into 6 six-digit codes, 852550 through 852589. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 24 of 48 in Chapter 85, Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles, which runs to 296 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8525
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 852550 | Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, not incorporating reception apparatus |
| 852560 | Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating reception apparatus |
| 852581 | Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders; high-speed goods as specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter |
| 852582 | Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders; radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant goods as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter |
| 852583 | Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders; night vision goods as specified in subheading note 3 to this chapter |
| 852589 | Television cameras; n.e.c. in item no 8525.8 |
What HS code 8525 covers
This heading holds two groups of goods. One group sends signals out. Think of a TV broadcast transmitter or a radio transmitter. The other group captures pictures.
A transmitter may have a sound recorder or player built in and still stay here. So ask what the machine mainly does. Does it send a broadcast signal, or does it film? If you need a camera HS code, check this heading first.
How to choose the right subheading
Start with one question: is the product a transmitter or a camera? Then follow the list below.
For cameras, read the chapter subheading notes before you pick a code. The notes set the tests for high-speed, radiation-hardened and night vision goods. A camera that passes none of these tests goes to the last code. If you are still unsure, try the HS code classifier.
- This is the only difference between 852550 and 852560.
- Any other television camera: 852589.
What is not classified under this heading
Some goods look close to 8525 but have their own heading. Check these before you settle on a code.
Parts are the most common mix-up. Parts for transmission apparatus have their own heading.
- Phones, smartphones and other apparatus that send or receive voice, images or data over networks: heading 8517.
- Radar, radio navigation aids and radio remote control: heading 8526.
- Radio reception apparatus: heading 8527.
- Machines that only record or play video: heading 8521.
Import export data for heading 8525 goods
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Related
- Chapter 85 electrical machinery HS codes
- HS 8517 telephones and data transmission apparatus
- HS 8526 radar and radio remote control apparatus
- HS 8527 radio reception apparatus
- HS 8528 monitors, projectors and TV receivers
- HS 8529 parts for transmission apparatus
- HS 8521 video recording apparatus
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Nearby headings in Chapter 85
- 8518Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their…8 codes
- 8519Sound recording or reproducing apparatus4 codes
- 8521Video recording or reproducing apparatus2 codes
- 8522Sound or video recording apparatus; parts and accessories suitable for use…2 codes
- 8523Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other…8 codes
- 8524Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive…6 codes
- 8526Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control…3 codes
- 8527Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the…8 codes
- 8528Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus…9 codes
- 8529Transmission apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the…2 codes
- 8530Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways, tramways…3 codes
- 8531Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator…4 codes
Who ships under 8525?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 6 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVI: Machinery, Electrical Equipment and Parts, chapters 84–85.
HS Code 8525: common questions
What is heading 8525?
It is the customs heading for broadcast transmitters and for video cameras, including digital cameras.
What is the HS code for a camera or digital camera?
The right one depends on whether the camera is high-speed, radiation-hardened, night vision or none of these.
What is the difference between 852550 and 852560?
Both are broadcast transmitters. 852550 has no reception apparatus built in, and 852560 does.
What does this heading not include?
It leaves out network and phone apparatus (8517), radar and remote control (8526), radio receivers (8527), monitors, projectors and TV receivers (8528) and parts for transmission apparatus (8529).
Who imports products under heading 8525?
Use the import data and buyer data pages on EximDataX to look up records for the six codes under this heading.
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