TV Antenna Signal Amplifier Booster
A mast-mounted preamplifier designed to boost weak TV broadcast signals before cable loss for receivers of heading 85.28. It features a low noise figure (under 2dB) across VHF/UHF TV bands.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the amplifier is a standalone signal booster not specific to antennas
Other electrical machines and apparatus fall under heading 85.43.
If the amplifier is integrated into a complete TV receiver
Complete receivers are classified under heading 85.28.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the amplifier is classified as a part of the antenna system, not as a standalone amplifier
• Ensure compliance with CBSA rules for radio frequency devices, including ISED certification
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