8526.91.00.20 - Reception only apparatus

This HTS category, 8526.91.00.20, specifically covers "Reception only apparatus" within the broader group of radar, radio navigational aid, and radio remote control apparatus. This classification applies to devices designed solely to receive radio signals for the purpose of navigation. Examples include GPS receivers, radio direction finders that only indicate direction from incoming signals, and other similar equipment that does not transmit signals but relies entirely on receiving them for navigational information. The key defining characteristic is the unidirectional nature of their operation, focusing exclusively on receiving radio waves.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8526.91.00.40 ("Other"), is crucial. While the sibling category would encompass radio navigational aid apparatus that perform functions beyond mere reception (e.g., those that also transmit or actively process signals in a more complex manner than simple direction finding), this category is strictly for reception-only devices. Therefore, any radio navigational aid that involves transmission or complex signal generation beyond the basic act of receiving would fall under the "Other" sibling.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 8526.91.00.20 is determined by the apparatus's primary function as a receiver for navigational purposes. The absence of transmission capabilities is the primary determinant for inclusion in this specific sub-classification, ensuring a clear distinction from more complex navigational systems that may incorporate transmitting elements.