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8525.50.70.50 - Other 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty35%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This classification, HTS Code 8525.50.70.50, encompasses "Other" transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting, specifically those designed for this purpose but not falling under more specific subheadings. These devices are primarily engineered to broadcast radio signals to a wide audience, forming the backbone of radio broadcasting operations. They are distinct from apparatus that primarily focus on reception, or those that integrate both transmission and reception capabilities as their primary function, such as certain two-way radio systems.

While sibling category 8525.50.70.10 covers general "Transmitters," this specific subheading is for radio broadcasting transmitters that may have unique characteristics or configurations not otherwise enumerated. The key distinguishing factor is the intended application: broadcasting to a large, undifferentiated audience rather than point-to-point communication. Classification under this heading relies on the primary function and design for widespread radio signal dissemination.

As this is a terminal node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 8525.50.70.50 requires a thorough examination of the apparatus to ensure it is exclusively or primarily designed for radio broadcasting transmission and does not fit into any other more specific classification within the broader heading 8525. This often involves considering technical specifications, intended use as per manufacturer documentation, and the absence of features that would classify it elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8525.50.70.50?
HTS code 8525.50.70.50 covers Other under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.
›What products are classified under 8525.50.70.50?
This classification covers Other. It is a subcategory of For radiobroadcasting (8525.50.70).
›What is the import duty rate for 8525.50.70.50?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8525.50.70.50 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 35%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8525.50.70.50?
Imports under HTS 8525.50.70.50 are measured in No..

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