8529.10.40 - Radar, radio navigational aid and radio remote control

This HTS classification, 8529.10.40, specifically covers antennas and antenna reflectors that are designed for use with radar, radio navigational aid, and radio remote control equipment. It encompasses the physical components that enable these systems to transmit or receive radio waves, including parabolic dishes, phased arrays, and other specialized antenna structures. The primary function is to direct and focus electromagnetic energy, facilitating accurate navigation, detection, and control operations.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8529.10.21 (Television), is crucial. While both fall under the broader heading of parts for apparatus of headings 8524 to 8528, 8529.10.40 is exclusively for components used in radar, navigational, and remote control applications, not for television broadcast reception or transmission. The other sibling, 8529.10.91.00 (Other), is reserved for antennas and reflectors not otherwise specified within this chapter.

Within 8529.10.40, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the specific type of antenna. The subcategory 8529.10.40.40 specifically addresses "Antennas," providing a distinct grouping for the primary transmitting or receiving structures. The residual subcategory, 8529.10.40.80, is designated for "Other" components that are parts suitable for use with radar, radio navigational aid, and radio remote control apparatus, but which do not fit the more specific "Antennas" designation, such as specialized reflectors or mounts.