HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8526.92 – Radio remote control apparatus
HS code 8526.92 is the 6-digit subheading for radio remote control apparatus. It is used for drone remote controllers, industrial crane remotes, RC car transmitters, garage door openers and smart home RF remotes.
What HS 8526.92 covers
This HS code covers radio remote control apparatus, which are devices that use radio waves to control other equipment from a distance. This broad category includes controllers for drones, industrial machinery (like cranes or gates), remote-controlled toys, and various smart home devices. The international trade involves manufacturers of industrial automation equipment, toy companies, security system providers, and consumer electronics firms. The market is driven by the increasing demand for automation, convenience, and safety across industrial, commercial, and personal applications. Key trade considerations include range, signal reliability, security, and compatibility with the controlled apparatus, making these essential components in a connected world.
- Covers
- Drone remote controllers
- Industrial crane remotes
- RC car transmitters
- Garage door openers
- Smart home RF remotes
- Gate openers
- Security system key fobs
- Presentation clickers
- Examples
- DJI Smart Controller
- Futaba T18SZ
- LiftMaster 893MAX
- Logitech Harmony Elite (RF component)
- Siemens SIMATIC RF
Codes often confused with 8526.92
Common mistake. Can be confused with other radio transmission apparatus (8525.50) if the 'control' function isn't explicit, or with simple infrared remotes which do not use radio waves.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 852692, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 852692 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 $845M 17% of world exports
- 2 Germany $654M 13% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$516M 10% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $5.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 28% of world imports
- 2 Germany $381M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$182M 3.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $4.9B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 8526.92
Brazil does not split HS 8526.92: its NCM code is 8526.92.00.
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 8526.92
What is HS code 852692?
HS code 852692 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Radio remote control apparatus. This HS code covers radio remote control apparatus, which are devices that use radio waves to control other equipment from a distance. This broad category includes controllers for drones, industrial machinery (like cranes or gates), remote-controlled toys, and various smart home devices. The international trade involves manufacturers of industrial automation equipment, toy companies, security system providers, and consumer electronics firms. The market is driven by the increasing demand for automation, convenience, and safety across industrial, commercial, and personal applications. Key trade considerations include range, signal reliability, security, and compatibility with the controlled apparatus, making these essential components in a connected world.
What products fall under HS code 852692?
Drone remote controllers, industrial crane remotes, RC car transmitters, garage door openers, smart home RF remotes, gate openers, security system key fobs, presentation clickers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 852692?
Can be confused with other radio transmission apparatus (8525.50) if the 'control' function isn't explicit, or with simple infrared remotes which do not use radio waves.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 852692?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 852692 in UN Comtrade data were China ($845M, 17% of world exports), Germany ($654M) and Vietnam (about $516M). World exports came to about $5.1B, 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 852692?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 852692 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 28% of world imports), Germany ($381M) and Vietnam (about $182M). World imports came to about $4.9B, 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 852692 structured?
HS code 852692 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 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 852692?
In Brazil, HS code 852692 is NCM 8526.92.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.