UHF Television Broadcast Transmitter

UHF band transmitter for terrestrial television broadcasting stations, transmitting video signals to antennas. HTS 8525.50.30.40 applies to this 'other' category of TV transmission apparatus.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8525.50Same rate: 35%

If for radio-broadcasting rather than specifically television

Radio transmission apparatus (non-TV) falls under the broader 8525.50.90.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 35%

If for other electrical machines transmitting electrical energy

If not specifically for radio/TV broadcasting, it shifts to general electrical transmission machines.

8517.61Lower: 10% vs 35%

If incorporating base stations for cellular networks

Base stations for wireless networks are classified under 8517.61.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure compliance with NTIA frequency allocation requirements

Provide engineering diagrams confirming TV-specific modulation standards