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HS code for relay apparatus for broadcast retransmission
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “relay apparatus for broadcast retransmission” points to heading 8525: transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 8525 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8525 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8525 into 11 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 4.9% (average 3.1%). 3 of them are duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free – 4.9% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines · average 3.1% 
USA Free General (MFN) 13 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 20 tariff lines 
Brazil 7.2% – 20% General (MFN) 21 tariff lines · average 10.4% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% General (MFN) 30 tariff lines · average 1% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 22 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 23 tariff lines 
GCC Free General (MFN) 18 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free – 5% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 1.8% 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines See also
- cameras
- webcams
- camcorders
- cctv cameras
- action camera
- video cameras
- digital cameras
- security cameras
- relay transmitter
- television cameras
- television transmitter
- camera for robotic lawn mowers
- web-cams, for input to computers only
- camera accessories, tv, digital and video
- audio visual equipment, tv and broadcasting
- transmitters, radio-broadcasting / television
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for relay apparatus for broadcast retransmission?
Relay apparatus for broadcast retransmission are classified under 8525 (Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.