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HTS Code · Chapter 85 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

8526.91.00.20Reception only apparatus

Also written 8526910020 and 8526.91.0020

HTS Code 8526.91.00.20 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesRadar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus:Other:Radio navigational aid apparatusReception only apparatus in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8526.91.00.20 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 35% to 37.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8526.91.00.20

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
37.5%
$3,750.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
37.97%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$13,797.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.01Section 301 China: List 19903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 8526.91.00.20

Set at 8526.91.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
35%
Units of Quantity
No.
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China37.5%
  • Mexico10%
  • Canada60%
  • Vietnam12.5%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8526.91.00.20 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Mexico, Germany and 10 more.

Total duty from China
37.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Mexico, Germany and 10 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree37.5%
MexicoFree10%0% with USMCA
CanadaFree60%50% with USMCA
VietnamFree12.5%
GermanyFree10%
JapanFree12.5%
South KoreaFree12.5%
TaiwanFree10%
IndiaFree10%
IrelandFree10%
ItalyFree10%
SwitzerlandFree12.5%
ThailandFree12.5%
MalaysiaFree10%
United KingdomFree10%
FranceFree10%
IndonesiaFree10%
BrazilFree37.5%
BangladeshFree10%
CambodiaFree10%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Canada pay 60% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%) and Section 338 – Canada (50%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 50%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Germany pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from India pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Italy pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Thailand pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Malaysia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from United Kingdom pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from France pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Indonesia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Brazil pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Bangladesh pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Cambodia pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8526.91.00.20 From

In 2025 the US imported $203M of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20), down 12% on 2024, mostly from Canada (20%), Mexico (15%) and Taiwan (10%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Canada$41M20%30%60%50% with USMCA
Mexico$31M15%5%10%0% with USMCA
Taiwan$20M10%1%10%
Switzerland$12M6%33%12.5%
Austria$12M6%10%10%
Malaysia$10M5%44%10%
Italy$10M5%59%10%
France$8M4%53%10%
Indonesia$8M4%16%10%
China$8M4%49%37.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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ny M87448Oct 31, 2006

The tariff classification of portable navigational systems from China.

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hq H312223Nov 9, 2021

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.

8526.91.009013.80.80
ny N148555RevokedMar 2, 2011

The tariff classification of a GPS/GPRS Tracking Unit from Canada

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ny N040637Oct 28, 2008

The tariff classification of two global positioning system (GPS) receivers from the Philippines.

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ny N075617Sep 22, 2009

The tariff classification of radio navigational aid receivers from Canada.

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ny N005247Jan 22, 2007

The tariff classification of a GPS subsystem receiver from various countries of origin.

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What does HTS code 8526.91.00.20 cover?

HTS code 8526.91.00.20 covers reception only apparatus, classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8526.91.00.20?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8526.91.00.20 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from China pay 37.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Vietnam pay 12.5% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of reception only apparatus (HTS 8526.91.00.20) from Mexico pay 10% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 8526.91.00.20 from?

In 2025 the US imported $203M of reception only apparatus under HTS 8526.91.00.20, mostly from Canada (20%), Mexico (15%) and Taiwan (10%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8526.91.00.20?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8526.91.00.20 is 10%, from Mexico, Germany and 10 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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