8525.60 - Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus:

Category 8525.60 specifically covers transmission apparatus that incorporate reception capabilities. This distinction is crucial as it differentiates these devices from standalone transmitters or receivers. The defining characteristic is the dual functionality: the ability to send signals and also receive them. Examples within this category often include communication devices where both transmitting and receiving are integrated into a single unit, such as certain types of two-way radios or communication systems that require simultaneous sending and receiving of information.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 8525.50, which solely encompasses transmission apparatus without integrated reception. While 8525.50 deals with devices whose primary function is broadcasting or transmitting, 8525.60 includes apparatus where the reception function is an integral part of the transmission system. It is also distinct from the television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders, which are primarily image or video capture devices, even if they may possess some limited transmission capabilities.

Within category 8525.60, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on specific types of integrated transmission and reception apparatus. Subcategory 8525.60.10 covers "Transceivers," a term generally applied to devices that can both transmit and receive, often with the ability to operate on multiple channels. The remaining items fall under "Other" (8525.60.20.00), capturing integrated transmission and reception apparatus that do not specifically meet the definition of a transceiver or other more narrowly defined subcategories that may exist at deeper levels of the tariff schedule.