EU Combined Nomenclature · CN code · HS 8526.91
8526 91 20: Radio navigational aid apparatus: radio navigational receivers
Radio navigation equipment (GPS)
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: EU Combined Nomenclature, in force from 1 January 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 8526 Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus:
- Other:
- 8526 91 Radio navigational aid apparatus:
- 8526 91 20 Radio navigational receivers
What you pay
Importing into EU
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 4
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- Regulation 1517/18
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
- Duty on low-value parcelsLow-value consignment customs duty 3 EUR
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- In force
- until 31 October 2026
- Legal act
- Regulation 0382/26
- Duty on low-value parcelsLow-value consignment customs duty 3 EUR
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- In force
- from 1 November 2026
- Legal act
- Regulation 0382/26
- Handling feeUnion handling fee 2 EUR
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- In force
- from 1 November 2026
- Legal act
- Regulation 2108/26
- Documents
- Y126 Goods sold in distance sales
Import requirements 9
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- Regulation 0285/18
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, North Korea
- Legal act
- Regulation 0267/12, Regulation 1509/17
- Import control
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- Regulation 1509/17
- Documents
- Y957 Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Annex II, Part V of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509)
- Import controlImport control on luxury goods
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- Regulation 2062/17
- Documents
- Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
- Import control
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus
- Legal act
- Regulation 0765/06
- Documents
- Y759 Goods other than those described in the Common Military List of the European Union
- Y757 The prohibitions defined in article 1aa.1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1aa.2a)
- Y758 The prohibitions defined in article 1aa paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 1aa paragraph 2b)
- Import controlImport/export restriction - Common Military List (CML) goods
- Applies to goods from
- Russia
- Legal act
- Regulation 0833/14
- Import control
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Ukraine
- Legal act
- Regulation 0765/06, Regulation 0692/14
- Documents
- Y727 The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 3)
- Y728 The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 4)
- L152 Import authorisation by virtue of article 1ra paragraph 10 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006
- Y870 Goods entered the territory of the customs union of the EU and presented to customs authorities prior to the entry into force or to applicability date of the present sanction, whichever is latest (see Article 8f of Regulation (EU) No 765/2006)
- Y997 Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)
- N864 Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document
- N954 Movement certificate EUR.1
- Import control
- Applies to goods from
- Russia
- In force
- until 31 December 2027
- Legal act
- Regulation 0833/14
- Documents
- L142 Import authorisation by virtue of article 3i paragraph 3c of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014
- Y874 The prohibitions defined in article 3i.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in article 3i.3aa)
- L143 Import authorisation by virtue of article 12b.2 of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014
- Y859 Goods entered the territory of the customs union of the EU and presented to customs authorities prior to the entry into force or to applicability date of the present sanction, whichever is latest (see Article 12e of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014)
- Import control
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- Regulation 0263/22
- Documents
- Y984 Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia
- N954 Movement certificate EUR.1
- N864 Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document
Export measures 21
Prohibitions, licences, controls and sanctions that apply when these goods leave the EU.
| Export measures | Destination | Legal act | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export prohibitionSanctions regime: North Korea | North Korea | Regulation 0285/18 | 28 February 2018 |
| Restriction on exportSanctions regime: Iran | Iran | Regulation 0267/12 | 23 October 2017 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Crimea and Sevastopol | Ukraine | Regulation 0692/14 | 25 February 2025 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Russia | Russia | Regulation 0833/14 | 26 June 2024 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: North Korea | North Korea | Regulation 1509/17 | 1 September 2017 |
| Export control on restricted goods and technologiesSanctions regime: North Korea | North Korea | Regulation 1509/17 | 1 September 2017 |
| Export control on luxury goodsSanctions regime: North Korea | North Korea | Regulation 2062/17 | 28 June 2018 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe | Regulation 0384/26 | 19 February 2026 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Belarus | Belarus | Regulation 0765/06 | 20 July 2025 |
| Import/export restriction - Common Military List (CML) goodsSanctions regime: Russia | Russia | Regulation 0833/14 | 20 July 2025 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Belarus | Belarus | Regulation 0765/06 | 25 February 2025 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Russia | Russia | Regulation 0833/14 | 24 June 2023 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Non-government-controlled areas of Ukraine | Ukraine | Regulation 0263/22 | 25 August 2022 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Russia | Russia | Regulation 0833/14 | 24 June 2023 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Belarus | Belarus | Regulation 0765/06 | 25 February 2025 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Iran (UAV and missiles) | Iran | Regulation 1529/23 | 31 January 2026 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Iran | Iran | Regulation 0267/12 | 30 September 2025 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Belarus | Belarus | Regulation 0765/06 | 1 July 2024 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Russia | All third countries (except Australia, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Iceland, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Norway, New Zealand, Russia, United States) | Regulation 0833/14 | 2 January 2025 |
| Export controlSanctions regime: Belarus | All third countries (except Australia, Belarus, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Iceland, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Norway, New Zealand, United States) | Regulation 0765/06 | 21 October 2024 |
| Export authorization (Dual use) | All third countries | Regulation 2003/25 | 15 November 2025 |
TARIC data as of 26 October 2026
Import VAT in the EU member states
The rate each member state applies to goods of this code, from the Commission’s Taxes in Europe Database. A reduced rate can cover only part of the goods under a code: check the national VAT law.
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Austria 20% -
Belgium 21% -
Bulgaria 20% -
Croatia 25% -
Cyprus 3% reduced rate -
Czechia 21% -
Denmark 25% -
Estonia 9% reduced rate -
Finland 25.5% -
France 20% -
Germany 19% -
Greece 24% -
Hungary 27% -
Ireland 23% -
Italy 22% -
Latvia 21% -
Lithuania 21% -
Luxembourg 17% -
Malta 18% -
Netherlands 21% -
Poland 23% -
Portugal 23% -
Romania 21% -
Slovakia 23% -
Slovenia 22% -
Spain 21% -
Sweden 25%
TEDB · 26 October 2026
EU: imports by month · HS 8526.91
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | €474.2m | 25.6% | -1% |
 Vietnam | €330.3m | 17.8% | -31.1% |
 China | €295.5m | 16% | +4.4% |
 Taiwan | €234.2m | 12.6% | -24.7% |
 Türkiye | €77.2m | 4.2% | +350.7% |
 Switzerland | €75.7m | 4.1% | +25.6% |
 United Kingdom | €63.4m | 3.4% | -2.1% |
 Malaysia | €40.4m | 2.2% | -14.4% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
8526.91 Radio navigational aid apparatus
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 3.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Brazil Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Taiwan Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 7% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line EU lines: 8526.91
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- H320247 U.S. CBP
Tariff classification of Globalstar SPOT X® Bluetooth® from China.
- H312223 U.S. CBP
Revocation of NY N304264; NY N213872; NY N108329, NY N300201, NY N301862, NY N201495, NY N108330, and NY N148555; Modification of NY N168766; Telematics device; Telemetry device; Fleet management device; Fleet tracker; Asset tracker; Cargo tracker.
- N319428 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and status under the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) of a radio navigational aid apparatus
- N315940 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of Tracking Modules from China
- 600015794 HMRC
A kit is used within the marine sector as a scalable integrated positioning sensor. A demodulator that can be configured to meet demanding offshore positioning needs. It functions as a fully integrated mobile positioning unit with a multi-frequency GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)…
- 600015753 HMRC
The TLS755‑01‑0102A is an airborne Multi‑Mode Receiver (MMR) used in aircraft navigation systems. It integrates multiple radio and satellite navigation receiver functions into a single unit, enabling the aircraft to receive and process signals from ground‑based and satellite navigation systems to…
- 600013759 HMRC
The product is an EPOS (Exact Positioning Operating System) Reference Station is used to provide precise positioning data for robotic lawn mowers. This enables the mowers to operate within virtual boundaries, eliminating the need for physical boundary wires. The EPOS Reference Station is made from…
- 600013414 HMRC
An MCDU (Multifunction Control and Display Unit). This is a critical interface device in modern aircraft, used by pilots to interact with the Flight Management System (FMS). The MCDU allows pilots to input and modify flight plans, and access navigation data. It also enables the pilot to complete…
14 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
This line in earlier years
The Combined Nomenclature of each year, as published in the Official Journal: description, third-country duty and supplementary unit.
| Year | Description | Third-country duty | Supplementary unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Radio navigational receivers | Free | p/st |
| 2025 | unchanged | Free | p/st |
| 2024 | unchanged | Free | p/st |
| 2023 | unchanged | Free | p/st |
| 2022 | unchanged | Free | p/st |
| 2021 | unchanged | Free | p/st |
| 2020 | unchanged | Free | p/st |
| 2019 | Radio navigational receivers | 0.9% | p/st |
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8526 91 20 is one of 2 lines under subheading 8526.91, radio navigational aid apparatus.
The third-country duty is free, and quantities are declared in p/st.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the EU imported radio navigation equipment (GPS) (HS 8526.91) worth €1.9bn (down 6% on the year before), at an average of €302.54 per kg; United States supplied 26%, followed by Vietnam.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the Türkiye duty is 3.7%, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 0%–5%, the Brazil duty is free, the Argentina duty is free, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 7% and the Nigeria duty is 5%.
EU member states imported goods of subheading 8526.91 worth US$4bn in 2024; the largest supplier from outside the EU was Vietnam, and the United Kingdom ranked 4th with US$218m.
Questions and answers
What is the EU import duty for CN code 8526 91 20?
The third-country duty in the EU Combined Nomenclature is free; the supplementary unit is p/st. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Where does the EU import these goods from?
For subheading 8526.91 as a whole, the largest supplier from outside the EU in 2024 was Vietnam (US$523m), followed by China.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.