8529.10.40.40 - Antennas 🖩

This category, HTS 8529.10.40.40, specifically classifies antennas designed for use with radar, radio navigational aid, and radio remote control systems. These are devices that transmit or receive radio waves and are integral to systems that detect objects, determine position and direction, or control equipment wirelessly from a distance. Examples include radar antennas used in aviation and maritime safety, GPS antennas for navigation, and antennas found on radio-controlled vehicles or industrial automation systems.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8529.10.40.80 ("Other"), is crucial. While both fall under general antennas, this specific classification is reserved for those antennas explicitly and primarily intended for radar, navigational aid, or remote control applications. The "Other" category would encompass antennas for general broadcasting reception (like television or radio), telecommunications, or other purposes not falling under the defined radar, navigational, or remote control functions.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification determination for goods under 8529.10.40.40 rests solely on whether the antenna's intended use is for radar, radio navigational aid, or radio remote control systems. Importers and exporters must confirm the specific application of the antenna to ensure accurate classification and compliance with customs regulations.