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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8525Same rate: 35%

If pure reception apparatus without transmission

Transmission-reception apparatus requires active TX function for 8525.50.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ FCC 74.631 STL frequency coordination documentation required

β€’ Include diversity reception capability specs if applicable

β€’ Distinguish from IF distribution (not licensed microwave)

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