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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: > Transmission apparatus: > Television: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 8525.50.30
Digital TV Headend Transmitter
A rack-mounted transmission apparatus used in TV broadcasting stations to encode, modulate, and transmit digital television signals over RF carriers to distribution networks. It falls under HTS 8525.50.30 as 'other' transmission apparatus for television, distinct from satellite transmission equipment in 8525.50.10. This equipment typically supports standards like ATSC or DVB-T for broadcast transmission.
UHF Television Broadcast Transmitter
High-power UHF transmitter for terrestrial television broadcasting, converting baseband video/audio signals into RF for over-the-air transmission to viewers. Classified under HTS 8525.50.30 as 'other' TV transmission apparatus, excluding satellite types. Used by local TV stations for channels 14-36.
ATSC 3.0 TV Transmitter Module
Modular transmitter supporting next-generation ATSC 3.0 standard for 4K/8K TV broadcasting with IP integration and higher data rates. Falls under 8525.50.30 as other television transmission apparatus. Designed for integration into larger broadcast transmitter systems.
VHF TV Translator Transmitter
Low-power VHF translator that receives TV signals and retransmits on different channels for extended coverage in rural areas. HTS 8525.50.30 covers this as other TV transmission apparatus. Typically 10-100 watts output for fill-in coverage.
DVB-T2 Terrestrial TV Transmitter
European-standard DVB-T2 transmitter for HD/UHD terrestrial digital TV broadcasting with MPEG-4 compression. HTS 8525.50.30 for other TV transmission equipment. Used for single frequency network (SFN) operations.
Mobile TV Uplink Transmitter
Portable microwave transmitter mounted on ENG trucks for live TV signal uplinks to broadcast centers. Under HTS 8525.50.30 as other television transmission apparatus. COFDM modulation for mobile operation.
STL Television Studio-Transmitter Link
Studio-to-transmitter microwave link transmitter operating in 950 MHz band for audio/video program feeds. HTS 8525.50.30 covers other TV transmission apparatus. Licensed point-to-point service.
Professional TV Link Transmitter
Microwave link transmitter for point-to-point TV signal transmission between studios, remote trucks, and transmitter sites. Classified HTS 8525.50.30 as other television transmission apparatus. Operates in 2-7 GHz bands for ENG (Electronic News Gathering).
Multiplexed TV Transmission Combiner
RF combining system that multiplexes multiple TV channels onto single antenna feedline for broadcast towers. Classified under HTS 8525.50.30 as other television transmission apparatus. Handles 6-8 MHz channel spacing.