8525.50.70.10 - Transmitters 🖩
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 category encompasses radio broadcasting transmitters, which are specialized electronic devices designed for the transmission of audio signals via radio waves for the purpose of broadcasting. These devices are engineered to generate and amplify radio frequency signals that carry audio content, such as music, news, and talk shows, to a wide audience. They play a crucial role in the infrastructure of radio media, enabling the dissemination of programming over designated frequencies.
Distinguishing this subcategory from its sibling, "Other" (8525.50.70.50), is the specific function of radio broadcasting. While "Other" might capture transmitters used for different communication purposes or those that do not fit the precise definition of a radio broadcaster, this classification is reserved solely for apparatus explicitly configured and intended for the broadcast of radio signals. The primary criterion for classification here is the intended use in public radio transmission services.
As this is a leaf node in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, there are no further subcategories. The classification ends with the specific designation of radio broadcasting transmitters. The key to correctly classifying an item under this code is confirming its primary function is to broadcast audio content over radio frequencies for public reception.