HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8526.10 – Radar apparatus
HS code 8526.10 is the 6-digit subheading for radar apparatus. It is used for marine navigation radar, air traffic control radar, weather radar, automotive radar sensors and ground penetrating radar.
What HS 8526.10 covers
This HS code covers all types of radar apparatus, which utilize radio waves to detect the presence, direction, distance, and speed of objects. This includes systems for maritime navigation, air traffic control, weather forecasting, automotive safety, and military surveillance. The international trade in radar apparatus is dominated by defense contractors, aerospace companies, and specialized electronics manufacturers. Importers range from national defense agencies and civil aviation authorities to shipping companies and automotive manufacturers. Key considerations in this trade include precision, range, reliability in various environmental conditions, and integration with complex systems, making it a critical component for safety, security, and autonomous operations globally.
- Covers
- Marine navigation radar
- Air traffic control radar
- Weather radar
- Automotive radar sensors
- Ground penetrating radar
- Speed guns
- Military surveillance radar
- Drone detection radar
- Examples
- Raytheon AN/SPY-6
- Garmin GMR Fantom
- Bosch LRR4
- Vaisala WRM200
- Thales SMART-L
Codes often confused with 8526.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with other radio-navigational aids (8526.91) if not clearly identified as radar, which actively emits and receives signals for detection and ranging, unlike passive receivers.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852610 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.7B 19% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.1B 12% of world exports
- 3 Israel $652M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $8.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $877M 10% of world imports
- 3 Japan $714M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8526.10
Brazil does not split HS 8526.10: its NCM code is 8526.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.26 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8526.10
What is HS code 852610?
HS code 852610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Radar apparatus. This HS code covers all types of radar apparatus, which utilize radio waves to detect the presence, direction, distance, and speed of objects. This includes systems for maritime navigation, air traffic control, weather forecasting, automotive safety, and military surveillance. The international trade in radar apparatus is dominated by defense contractors, aerospace companies, and specialized electronics manufacturers. Importers range from national defense agencies and civil aviation authorities to shipping companies and automotive manufacturers. Key considerations in this trade include precision, range, reliability in various environmental conditions, and integration with complex systems, making it a critical component for safety, security, and autonomous operations globally.
What products fall under HS code 852610?
Marine navigation radar, air traffic control radar, weather radar, automotive radar sensors, ground penetrating radar, speed guns, military surveillance radar, drone detection radar
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852610?
Can be confused with other radio-navigational aids (8526.91) if not clearly identified as radar, which actively emits and receives signals for detection and ranging, unlike passive receivers.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852610 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.7B, 19% of world exports), the United States ($1.1B) and Israel ($652M). World exports came to about $8.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 852610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852610 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($877M) and Japan ($714M). World imports came to about $8.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 852610 structured?
HS code 852610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (26) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852610?
In Brazil, HS code 852610 is NCM 8526.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.