HS Code for Satellite dishes

Satellite dishes are classified under HS code 8529.10, which covers aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith. This classification is situated within Chapter 85, which deals with electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8529 is reserved for parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528, which include transmission and reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television. A satellite dish functions as a parabolic antenna (aerial) designed to receive or transmit signals from satellites. Because the dish itself is the physical structure that reflects and focuses signals onto a feed horn, it is categorized as an aerial reflector. This code applies regardless of whether the dish is made of steel, aluminum, or plastic, provided it is configured for signal reception or transmission. The classification is governed by Note 2(b) to Section XVI, which directs parts that are suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine to the heading for those parts.

Products Included

• Parabolic satellite antennas
• Satellite dish reflectors
• Mounting brackets for satellite dishes
• Feed horns for satellite reception
• Integrated Low-Noise Block downconverters (LNBs) when presented with the dish

Common Misclassification

Satellite dishes are often confused with HS code 8528.71, which covers satellite receivers or set-top boxes. The dish is the antenna (the collector of the signal), while the receiver is the device that decodes the signal for the television. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 7308.90 for the steel mounting structures; however, if these are dedicated parts of an antenna system, 8529.10 takes precedence as a more specific classification.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Satellite dishes?

The HS code for satellite dishes and their reflectors is 8529.10.

Are the cables included in this HS code?

No, coaxial cables used to connect the dish to the receiver are classified under heading 8544 as insulated electric conductors.