Digital TV Headend Transmitter from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify FCC certification for RF transmission equipment to ensure compliance with US frequency regulations
• Include detailed technical specs showing modulation type (e.g
• QAM, OFDM) and output power in commercial invoice
• Avoid misclassification as consumer TV tuners (8528.71); focus on professional broadcast use documentation