Subheading · Chapter 85 · Heading 8526
8526.10: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio: radar apparatus
Radar apparatus
Official description Radar apparatus
8526.10 is the HS subheading for radar apparatus, under heading 8526 in chapter 85.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8526 10 00 00 Radar apparatus
- 8526 10 00 10 For use in civil aircraft Free
- 8526 10 00 90 Other Free
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 3
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 376
- Documents
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Tariff lines
- on 1 of 2 lines
Import requirements 3
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 748, S.I. 2019/792, S.I. 2022/395
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/461, S.I. 2019/411, 2020 No. 1665, S.I. 2019/855
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Same subheading in other tariffs
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$215.1kUS$215.1k+US$9.1m+US$186.8m+> US$399.9m
Exports: 152
- United States: US$1.2bn
- Germany: US$1.2bn
- Hungary: US$456.2m
- China: US$444.4m
- Singapore: US$399.9m
- Sweden: US$398.4m
- Philippines: US$364.7m
- United Kingdom: US$354.4m
- Mexico: US$331.3m
- Japan: US$314.9m
- Italy: US$263.6m
- Israel: US$245.3m
- Canada: US$233.7m
- Denmark: US$201.6m
- France: US$186.8m
- South Korea: US$148.5m
- Netherlands: US$144.9m
- Czechia: US$140.8m
- Lithuania: US$115.6m
- Taiwan: US$105.4m
- Norway: US$101.1m
- Portugal: US$94.4m
- Spain: US$87.4m
- Belgium: US$60.2m
- Malaysia: US$42.8m
- Türkiye: US$40.6m
- Romania: US$37.3m
- South Africa: US$32.4m
- Poland: US$25.7m
- India: US$22.6m
- Switzerland: US$22.2m
- Australia: US$17.5m
- Luxembourg: US$13.6m
- Saudi Arabia: US$11.2m
- Thailand: US$11.1m
- Finland: US$10.7m
- Brazil: US$10.6m
- Slovakia: US$9.1m
- Bulgaria: US$8.9m
- Austria: US$8.4m
- Indonesia: US$5.8m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5.8m
- Qatar: US$5.7m
- Slovenia: US$4.8m
- Vietnam: US$4.2m
- Russia: US$4m
- Bahrain: US$3.9m
- New Zealand: US$3.3m
- Ireland: US$3.1m
- Estonia: US$2.8m
- Curaçao: US$2.7m
- Serbia: US$2.1m
- United Arab Emirates: US$1.9m
- Kazakhstan: US$1.7m
- Tunisia: US$1.7m
- Croatia: US$985.9k
- Colombia: US$814.6k
- Barbados: US$797.1k
- Ethiopia: US$780.3k
- Greece: US$770.2k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$871.5kUS$871.5k+US$11.5m+US$106.9m+> US$268.1m
Imports: 205
- United States: US$1.4bn
- Germany: US$697.7m
- Japan: US$694.9m
- United Kingdom: US$402.4m
- South Korea: US$393.4m
- China: US$331.7m
- Mexico: US$268.1m
- Poland: US$265.4m
- Italy: US$215.3m
- Ukraine: US$192.7m
- Netherlands: US$192.2m
- Saudi Arabia: US$190.1m
- Canada: US$183.7m
- Spain: US$150.8m
- Thailand: US$127.3m
- France: US$124.5m
- United Arab Emirates: US$119.9m
- Sweden: US$118.3m
- Türkiye: US$117.2m
- Czechia: US$115.1m
- Hungary: US$106.9m
- Singapore: US$104m
- Australia: US$100.5m
- Slovakia: US$90.6m
- Indonesia: US$82.6m
- India: US$80.3m
- Belgium: US$80.2m
- Qatar: US$73.1m
- Brazil: US$69m
- Norway: US$54.4m
- Taiwan: US$52.3m
- Switzerland: US$36.2m
- Vietnam: US$35.9m
- Malaysia: US$35.6m
- Romania: US$34m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$31.5m
- Morocco: US$28.7m
- Pakistan: US$28.1m
- Israel: US$27.2m
- Serbia: US$25.8m
- Denmark: US$23.6m
- Philippines: US$21.4m
- South Africa: US$20.6m
- Austria: US$19.7m
- Colombia: US$17.4m
- Azerbaijan: US$16.6m
- Russia: US$16.5m
- Portugal: US$16m
- Egypt: US$12.9m
- New Zealand: US$12.5m
- Ireland: US$12.3m
- Kuwait: US$11.5m
- Chile: US$11.1m
- Jordan: US$10.9m
- Algeria: US$10.7m
- Bulgaria: US$10.6m
- Sudan: US$10.2m
- Finland: US$9.1m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$7.6m
- Peru: US$7.3m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | US$1.2bn | 14.9% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$1.2bn | 14.8% |
| 3 |  Hungary | US$456.2m | 5.7% |
| 4 |  China | US$444.4m | 5.6% |
| 5 |  Singapore | US$399.9m | 5% |
| 6 |  Sweden | US$398.4m | 5% |
| 7 |  Philippines | US$364.7m | 4.6% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | US$354.4m | 4.5% |
| 9 |  Mexico | US$331.3m | 4.2% |
| 10 |  Japan | US$314.9m | 4% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$1.4bn | 18.2% |
| 2 | Germany | US$697.7m | 8.8% |
| 3 | Japan | US$694.9m | 8.8% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$402.4m | 5.1% |
| 5 |  South Korea | US$393.4m | 5% |
| 6 | China | US$331.7m | 4.2% |
| 7 | Mexico | US$268.1m | 3.4% |
| 8 |  Poland | US$265.4m | 3.3% |
| 9 |  Italy | US$215.3m | 2.7% |
| 10 |  Ukraine | US$192.7m | 2.4% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 3
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,…
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Import and export controls
FR Doc. 2026-14542 · 91 FR 45516 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Tariff change
FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
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Sanctions · Applies from: CELEX 32026R0271 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8526.10 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Subheading 8526.10 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of radar apparatus into the UK came to £480m between September 2025 and August 2026 (down 4% on the year before).
In 2024, countries exported radar apparatus worth US$7.9bn (+6.7% year on year).
The largest exporter was the United States (US$1.2bn), followed by Germany.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio: radar apparatus?
Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio: radar apparatus fall under HS subheading 8526.10, part of heading 8526, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8526.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8526.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus…?
The United States, with US$1.2bn in 2024 (14.9% of world exports).
Which countries can export radar apparatus to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on radar apparatus?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
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.