UHF Television Broadcast Transmitter from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain FCC equipment authorization (Part 73) prior to import for broadcast transmitters
• Document output power rating and frequency band (UHF) to distinguish from lower-power translators
• Ensure cooling system specs are noted; liquid-cooled models may require additional hazmat declarations