Product classification
HS code for Radar equipment: 8526.10
Radar apparatus.
Classification of radar equipment under HS 8526.10
Radar equipment is classified under HS code 8526.10. This heading is dedicated to radar apparatus, which includes any device that uses radio waves to detect the presence, direction, distance, or speed of objects. The classification is based on the functional principle of the device: the emission of radio signals and the processing of their reflections. This covers a wide range of technology, from primary radar used in aviation to secondary surveillance radar and Doppler radar systems. According to the Harmonized System's General Rules of Interpretation, because radar is specifically named in heading 8526, it takes precedence over more general headings for electronic or navigational equipment. The code 8526.10 applies to the complete system, including the transmitter, antenna, and receiver units, whether imported together or as functional units.
- Covers
- Marine navigation radar
- Air traffic control radar systems
- Police radar speed guns
- Weather radar installations
- Ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
- Also under 8526.10
- Raytheon AN/SPY-6
- Garmin GMR Fantom
- Bosch LRR4
- Vaisala WRM200
- Thales SMART-L
Codes often confused with 8526.10
Common mistake. Radar equipment is often misclassified under 8526.91, which is for radio navigational aid apparatus (like GPS receivers). While radar is used for navigation, it is specifically carved out into 8526.10. Another common error is 9015.10, which covers optical rangefinders. Because radar uses radio waves rather than light or optics, it must remain in Chapter 85. Additionally, LIDAR systems are often confused with radar but are generally classified in 9015 as they use laser light.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852610 (the code used for radar equipment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852610 (the code used for radar equipment) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 852610, not only radar equipment.
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 radar equipment
Brazil classifies radar equipment under NCM 8526.10.00: HS 8526.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about radar equipment
What is the HS code for Radar equipment?
The HS code for Radar equipment is 852610 (Radar apparatus). The HS code for all types of radar apparatus is 8526.10.
How do I classify Radar equipment for customs?
Radar equipment is classified under HS code 852610 — Radar apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include radar parts?
No, parts for radar equipment are generally classified under HS code 8529.10 (antennas) or 8529.90 (other parts), while 8526.10 is for the complete apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of radar equipment (HS 852610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852610 (the code used for radar equipment) 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 radar equipment (HS 852610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852610 (the code used for radar equipment) 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.
Is the HS code for Radar equipment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852610 for Radar equipment 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 radar equipment in Brazil?
In Brazil, radar equipment (HS 852610) is classified under NCM 8526.10.00.