HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8526.91 – Radio navigational aid apparatus
HS code 8526.91 is the 6-digit subheading for radio navigational aid apparatus. It is used for GPS receivers, GNSS modules, marine chartplotters with GPS, aircraft navigation systems (VOR/DME) and differential GPS (DGPS) receivers.
What HS 8526.91 covers
This category encompasses radio navigational aid apparatus, excluding radar, which are devices that use radio signals to determine position, direction, or course. This primarily includes Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) modules (like GLONASS, Galileo), and older systems such as VOR/DME used in aviation. These devices are crucial for navigation across various sectors, including aviation, maritime, land transport, and increasingly, in precision agriculture and autonomous vehicles. Importers include transport companies, defense organizations, surveying firms, and consumer electronics manufacturers. The trade focuses on accuracy, reliability, multi-constellation support, and integration capabilities, making these essential tools for modern logistics and mobility.
- Covers
- GPS receivers
- GNSS modules
- Marine chartplotters with GPS
- Aircraft navigation systems (VOR/DME)
- Differential GPS (DGPS) receivers
- Satellite navigation systems for vehicles
- RTK GPS systems
- Examples
- Garmin GPSMAP
- Trimble R12
- u-blox ZED-F9P
- Honeywell Primus Epic
- Furuno GP-170
Codes often confused with 8526.91
Common mistake. Often confused with radar apparatus (8526.10), which actively emits and receives signals for detection, whereas 852691 typically receives signals from external sources for positioning and navigation.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852691, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852691 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 China $1.7B 14% of world exports
- 2 Poland $1.6B 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $776M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $11.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.6B 14% of world imports
- 2 China $1.5B 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.1B 9.3% of world imports
World total: $11.9B 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 8526.91
Brazil does not split HS 8526.91: its NCM code is 8526.91.00.
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 8526.91
What is HS code 852691?
HS code 852691 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Radio navigational aid apparatus. This category encompasses radio navigational aid apparatus, excluding radar, which are devices that use radio signals to determine position, direction, or course. This primarily includes Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) modules (like GLONASS, Galileo), and older systems such as VOR/DME used in aviation. These devices are crucial for navigation across various sectors, including aviation, maritime, land transport, and increasingly, in precision agriculture and autonomous vehicles. Importers include transport companies, defense organizations, surveying firms, and consumer electronics manufacturers. The trade focuses on accuracy, reliability, multi-constellation support, and integration capabilities, making these essential tools for modern logistics and mobility.
What products fall under HS code 852691?
GPS receivers, GNSS modules, marine chartplotters with GPS, aircraft navigation systems (VOR/DME), differential GPS (DGPS) receivers, satellite navigation systems for vehicles, RTK GPS systems
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852691?
Often confused with radar apparatus (8526.10), which actively emits and receives signals for detection, whereas 852691 typically receives signals from external sources for positioning and navigation.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852691?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852691 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 14% of world exports), Poland ($1.6B) and the United States ($776M). World exports came to about $11.8B, 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 852691?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852691 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 14% of world imports), China ($1.5B) and Germany ($1.1B). World imports came to about $11.9B, 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.
How is HS code 852691 structured?
HS code 852691 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852691?
In Brazil, HS code 852691 is NCM 8526.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.