Product classification
HS code for Antennas: 8529.10
Reception and transmission apparatus, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith.
Classification of antennas under HS 8529.10
Antennas, when considered as aerials and aerial reflectors for general reception and transmission apparatus, are classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 852910. This subheading specifically covers "Reception and transmission apparatus; aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith." This classification is applied to antennas that serve as standalone components or parts for a broader range of reception and transmission equipment, particularly those falling under HS headings 8525 to 8528, such as television cameras, radio-broadcast transmitters, radar apparatus, and television receivers. The code encompasses a wide variety of aerials, from simple domestic television antennas to complex radar arrays, emphasizing their role in broadcasting, receiving, or detecting electromagnetic signals.
- Covers
- Television antennas (e.g., for terrestrial or satellite TV reception)
- Radio broadcast antennas (e.g., for AM/FM radio)
- Radar antennas and their reflectors
- Antennas for radio navigation apparatus
- Parts specifically designed for these types of aerials and reflectors
- Also under 8529.10
- DirecTV satellite dish
- Yagi-Uda antenna
- Huawei base station antenna
- Ubiquiti NanoBeam
- Winegard RV antenna
Codes often confused with 8529.10
Common mistake. A common misclassification for antennas under HS 852910 involves confusion with HS 851771. While both codes pertain to aerials, HS 852910 is specifically for aerials and aerial reflectors used with apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528 (e.g., television, radio broadcasting, radar). In contrast, HS 851771 is reserved for antennas that are parts of "communication apparatus," primarily telecommunication devices like mobile phones or Wi-Fi routers. Therefore, a television antenna would be classified under 852910, but an antenna for a cellular base station would fall under 851771. Understanding the specific application and the scope of the parent apparatus is crucial to avoid misclassification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852910 (the code used for antennas), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852910 (the code used for antennas) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 852910, not only antennas.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.8B 27% of world exports
- 2 China $969M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $423M 6.4% of world exports
World total: $6.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.1B 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $552M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Japan $427M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $6.3B 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 codes for antennas
Brazil splits HS 8529.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8529.10.20Parabolic dish antennas
- 8529.10.90Other antennas, reflectors and their parts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about antennas
What is the HS code for Antennas?
The HS code for Antennas is 852910 (Reception and transmission apparatus; aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith).
How do I classify Antennas for customs?
Antennas is classified under HS code 852910 — Reception and transmission apparatus; aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a television antenna?
The HS code for a television antenna is 852910, as it is an aerial for reception apparatus (television receivers).
Is an antenna for a Wi-Fi router classified under HS 852910?
No, an antenna for a Wi-Fi router is typically classified under HS 851771. This is because Wi-Fi routers are considered "communication apparatus," and 851771 specifically covers antennas as parts of such equipment, distinguishing them from the broader reception and transmission apparatus covered by 852910.
Which countries are the top exporters of antennas (HS 852910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852910 (the code used for antennas) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.8B, 27% of world exports), China ($969M) and Germany ($423M). World exports came to about $6.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of antennas (HS 852910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852910 (the code used for antennas) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($552M) and Japan ($427M). World imports came to about $6.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for Antennas the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852910 for Antennas is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for antennas in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 852910 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for antennas depends on the product's details: 8529.10.20 (Parabolic dish antennas), 8529.10.90 (Other antennas, reflectors and their parts).