Product classification
HS code for Radar: 8526.10
Radar apparatus.
Classification of radar under HS 8526.10
Radar apparatus is classified under HS code 8526.10. This classification falls within Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8526 specifically includes radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus, and radio remote control apparatus. Radar (Radio Detection and Ranging) systems are distinguished by their use of radio waves to determine the range, angle, or velocity of objects. The classification 8526.10 applies to the complete radar system, including the transmitter, receiver, and antenna assembly, even if they are presented separately but constitute a functional unit. This code is used for a wide variety of applications, from maritime navigation and aviation safety to meteorological monitoring and traffic law enforcement.
- Covers
- Marine radar systems for ships
- Ground-based air traffic control radar
- Aircraft weather radar systems
- Speed detection radar guns used by police
- Orbital radar for topographical mapping
- 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 apparatus is frequently confused with radio navigational aid apparatus, which is classified under 8526.91. This includes systems like GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers, which receive signals but do not transmit pulses to detect objects. Another common misclassification occurs with heading 9014, which covers direction finding compasses and other navigational instruments. While radar is used for navigation, it is specifically excluded from 9014 if it functions as a radar system. Furthermore, if a radar component is imported as a part (like a specialized antenna), it might be classified under 8529.90, provided it is not a complete apparatus.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852610 (the code used for radar), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852610 (the code used for radar) 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.
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
Brazil classifies radar 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
What is the HS code for Radar?
The HS code for Radar is 852610 (Radar apparatus). The standard HS code for radar apparatus is 8526.10.
How do I classify Radar for customs?
Radar is classified under HS code 852610 — Radar apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a GPS receiver classified as radar?
No, GPS receivers are classified under HS code 8526.91 as radio navigational aid apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of radar (HS 852610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852610 (the code used for radar) 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 (HS 852610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852610 (the code used for radar) 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852610 for Radar 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, radar (HS 852610) is classified under NCM 8526.10.00.