FLIR Thermal Imaging Radar Processor Assembly from China

High-speed DSP printed circuit assembly with FPGA and image fusion processor for FLIR bridge navigational radar systems. HTS 8529.90.16.60 classification as radar apparatus subassembly of multiple components for heading 8526 marine radar. Combines thermal and microwave radar data.

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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Check ITAR restrictions; many FLIR products are defense articles requiring export licenses

Include radar equation parameters and thermal sensitivity specs for customs verification

Not thermal cameras 8525.89; specify 'radar signal processing subassembly'