Product classification
HS code for Remote control: 8526.92
Radio remote control apparatus.
Classification of remote control under HS 8526.92
Radio remote control apparatus is classified under HS code 8526.92. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8526 covers radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus, and radio remote control apparatus. Subheading 8526.92 specifically targets devices that transmit radio frequency (RF) signals to control other machines or appliances from a distance. The classification is determined by the functional principle of the device: the emission of radio waves as the medium for transmission. This includes a wide variety of industrial and consumer electronics, such as controllers for garage door openers, radio-controlled models (drones, cars), and industrial crane controllers. It is important to distinguish these from infrared (IR) remote controls, which operate on a different part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The classification depends on the use of radio waves. If the device is a transmitter-receiver pair, the transmitter unit itself is classified here. Parts for these devices are typically classified under 8529, which covers parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528.
- Covers
- RF remote controls for garage doors
- Radio-controlled toy transmitters
- Industrial radio remotes for cranes and machinery
- Radio frequency key fobs for gate access
- 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. HS code 8543.70 is the most frequent error. While both are "remote controls," 8543.70 is used for infrared devices (like standard TV remotes) because infrared is not considered "radio" under the HS nomenclature. Additionally, if the remote control is part of a specific toy and sold with it, it might be classified under Chapter 95, but the standalone radio apparatus remains 8526.92.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852692 (the code used for remote control), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852692 (the code used for remote control) 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 remote control.
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 remote control
Brazil classifies remote control 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 remote control
What is the HS code for Remote control?
The HS code for Remote control is 852692 (Radio remote control apparatus).
How do I classify Remote control for customs?
Remote control is classified under HS code 852692 — Radio remote control apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for radio remote control?
The HS code for radio remote control apparatus is 8526.92.
Are TV remote controls included in 8526.92?
Usually no. Most TV remotes use infrared technology and are classified under 8543.70. Only those using radio frequencies (RF) fall under 8526.92.
Which countries are the top exporters of remote control (HS 852692)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852692 (the code used for remote control) 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 remote control (HS 852692)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852692 (the code used for remote control) 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 Remote control the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852692 for Remote control 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 remote control in Brazil?
In Brazil, remote control (HS 852692) is classified under NCM 8526.92.00.