8526.10.00.20 - Designed for boat or ship installation

This HTS category, 8526.10.00.20, specifically classifies radar apparatus designed and intended for installation aboard boats or ships. These devices are integral to maritime navigation and safety, providing operators with information about surrounding vessels, coastlines, and potential hazards. The primary function of these units is to detect objects through radio waves and display their presence, range, and bearing on a screen.

This HTS code is distinguished from its sibling category, 8526.10.00.40 ("Other"), by its explicit marine application. While other radar apparatus may be general-purpose or designed for different environments (such as aviation or land-based operations), this subcategory is strictly limited to those units manufactured and marketed for maritime use. The "Designed for boat or ship installation" descriptor is the key differentiating factor, indicating a specific form factor, power requirements, or mounting considerations tailored for marine vessels.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 8526.10.00.20 is determined solely by whether a radar apparatus is identified as being specifically intended for integration into a maritime vessel. This includes radar systems that are either permanently affixed or are intended for temporary but dedicated use on boats and ships to enhance situational awareness and navigational safety.