Product classification
HS code for Satellite dishes: 8529.10
Reception and transmission apparatus, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith.
Classification of satellite dishes under HS 8529.10
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8529.10
- DirecTV satellite dish
- Yagi-Uda antenna
- Huawei base station antenna
- Ubiquiti NanoBeam
- Winegard RV antenna
Codes often confused with 8529.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852910 (the code used for satellite dishes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852910 (the code used for satellite dishes) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 852910, not only satellite dishes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.8B 27% of world exports
- 2 China $969M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $423M 6.4% of world exports
World total: $6.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.1B 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $552M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Japan $427M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $6.3B 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 codes for satellite dishes
Brazil splits HS 8529.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8529.10.20Parabolic dish antennas
- 8529.10.90Other antennas, reflectors and their parts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about satellite dishes
What is the HS code for Satellite dishes?
The HS code for Satellite dishes is 852910 (Reception and transmission apparatus; aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith). The HS code for satellite dishes and their reflectors is 8529.10.
How do I classify Satellite dishes for customs?
Satellite dishes is classified under HS code 852910 — Reception and transmission apparatus; aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of satellite dishes (HS 852910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852910 (the code used for satellite dishes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.8B, 27% of world exports), China ($969M) and Germany ($423M). World exports came to about $6.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of satellite dishes (HS 852910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852910 (the code used for satellite dishes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($552M) and Japan ($427M). World imports came to about $6.3B, 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 Satellite dishes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852910 for Satellite dishes 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 satellite dishes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 852910 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for satellite dishes depends on the product's details: 8529.10.20 (Parabolic dish antennas), 8529.10.90 (Other antennas, reflectors and their parts).