Product classification
HS code for Radio remote: 8526.92
Radio remote control apparatus.
Classification of radio remote under HS 8526.92
Radio remote control apparatus is classified under HS code 852692. This classification covers devices that use radio frequency signals to send commands to a receiver that controls the movement or operation of another machine. The defining characteristic for this code is the use of radio waves for the specific purpose of "remote control" rather than for the transmission of voice, data, or navigational signals. This includes a wide variety of industrial, commercial, and consumer electronics. The classification is based on the functional nature of the device as a controller. Whether the remote is a handheld unit for a toy or a sophisticated industrial console for a crane, if it operates via radio frequency to trigger actions in a separate unit, it is classified here.
- Covers
- Industrial radio remotes for overhead cranes
- Radio controllers for drones and RC aircraft
- Garage door opener radio transmitters
- Radio-based remote starters for vehicles
- Remote control units for agricultural machinery
- Radio telemetry control systems
- Also under 8526.92
- DJI Smart Controller
- Futaba T18SZ
- LiftMaster 893MAX
- Logitech Harmony Elite (RF component)
- Siemens SIMATIC RF
Codes often confused with 8526.92
Common mistake. Radio remotes are often misclassified under 854370, which is a "catch-all" code for electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions. However, since 852692 specifically mentions "radio remote control apparatus," it takes precedence. Another common mistake is confusing them with infrared remotes (like those for TVs), which are typically classified under 854370 because they use light rather than radio waves. Additionally, 852691 (navigational aids) is sometimes used in error for drone controllers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852692 (the code used for radio remote), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852692 (the code used for radio remote) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 852692, not only radio remote.
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 radio remote
Brazil classifies radio remote under NCM 8526.92.00: HS 8526.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about radio remote
What is the HS code for Radio remote?
The HS code for Radio remote is 852692 (Radio remote control apparatus). The HS code for radio remote control apparatus is 852692.
How do I classify Radio remote for customs?
Radio remote is classified under HS code 852692 — Radio remote control apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a Bluetooth controller classified under 852692?
Yes, if the primary function of the Bluetooth device is the remote control of another machine, it is generally classified under 852692, as Bluetooth operates on radio frequencies.
Which countries are the top exporters of radio remote (HS 852692)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852692 (the code used for radio remote) 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 radio remote (HS 852692)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852692 (the code used for radio remote) 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.
Is the HS code for Radio remote the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852692 for Radio remote 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 radio remote in Brazil?
In Brazil, radio remote (HS 852692) is classified under NCM 8526.92.00.