GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 8526.10
8526.10.00.00.00: Radar apparatus.
Radar apparatus
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026
What you pay
Importing into GCC
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
8526.10 Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio: radar apparatus
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 3.7% Third-country duty 3 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) 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 7% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 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.
- H266052 U.S. CBP
Request for internal advice; Classification of ground penetrating radar systems
- 600015748 HMRC
Model: RTA‑4B Manufacturer/OEM: Honeywell Type: Airborne radar receiver–transmitter (transceiver) System: Part of the RDR‑4B weather radar system used on aircraft Functional description The unit is a single integrated radar transceiver that: - Generates electromagnetic (RF/microwave) energy for…
- 600013212 HMRC
A radar system designed to be fitted to commercial vehicles, with the purpose of preventing accidents. The system has a programmable detection distance from 3-60mtrs. The radar system uses FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar system technology to detect solid objects (e.g., vehicles,…
Legal notes
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, 8526.10.00.00.00 is one of 1 line under subheading 8526.10, radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio: radar apparatus.
The customs duty is 5%, and quantities are declared in Pieces/Units.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU 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 Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 7% and the Nigeria duty is 5%.
The GCC states imported goods of subheading 8526.10 worth US$404m in 2024; the largest supplier was the United States.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 8526.10.00.00.00?
The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is 5%; the supplementary unit is Pieces/Units. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does the GCC import these goods from?
For subheading 8526.10 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was the United States (US$148m), followed by Italy.
Typical products
- meteorological radar
- navigational radar equipment, aircraft
- navigational radar equipment, ships
- radar transponders
- range and direction finding radar apparatus for naval or anti aircraft guns
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.