8525.50.30.35 - Converters, decoders, preamplifiers, line amplifiers, distribution amplifiers and other amplifiers; directional couplers and other couplers; all the foregoing designed for cable or closed-circuit television applications 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8525.50.30.35, specifically covers a range of signal processing and amplification equipment designed for cable or closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems. This includes devices that convert, decode, or boost television signals, such as preamplifiers, line amplifiers, and distribution amplifiers. It also encompasses directional couplers and other types of couplers crucial for managing signal flow within these specialized television networks. The defining characteristic of these items is their intended application within the confines of a cable or closed-circuit television infrastructure, differentiating them from broadcast television equipment.
While this category encompasses various amplifiers and couplers for CCTV, it should be distinguished from its sibling category, 8525.50.30.40, which is also designated as "Other." The intent behind 8525.50.30.35 is to capture specific signal processing and amplification components for CCTV, whereas 8525.50.30.40 likely serves as a residual category for other transmission apparatus for television that do not fit into more precisely defined subheadings. Therefore, careful examination of the equipment's function and its intended use within a CCTV system is paramount for correct classification.
As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Classification within 8525.50.30.35 hinges on the precise function of the apparatus as an amplifier, converter, decoder, or coupler, and its explicit design and application for cable or closed-circuit television systems, rather than general broadcast television transmission.