Product classification
HS code for Transceiver: 8525.60
Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating reception apparatus.
Classification of transceiver under HS 8525.60
A transceiver is classified under HS code 8525.60, which covers transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus, specifically those that do incorporate reception apparatus. This classification is determined by the dual functionality of the device—the ability to both transmit and receive signals. Under Chapter 85, heading 8525 is the primary location for radio transmission equipment. Subheading 8525.60 is used for devices where the transmitter and receiver are combined in a single unit, such as professional radio equipment. This classification is distinct from devices that only receive (heading 8527) or only transmit (8525.50). The technical nature of the signal (radio frequency) is the deciding factor for this specific code.
- Covers
- Handheld two-way radios (walkie-talkies)
- Mobile radio transceivers for emergency vehicles
- Satellite transceivers for voice and data
- Microwave point-to-point communication transceivers
- Base station transceivers for cellular networks
- Also under 8525.60
Comtech EF Data satellite transceivers, Ericsson broadcast contribution systems, Aviat Networks microwave radios, Motorola Solutions two-way radios (professional broadcast grade), Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio (if it has integrated transmission/reception for broadcast)
Codes often confused with 8525.60
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 8517.62, which covers machines for the reception, conversion, and transmission of voice, images, or other data in a wired or wireless network (like Wi-Fi routers or Ethernet switches). While both 8525 and 8517 involve transceiving, 8525.60 is generally reserved for traditional radio-frequency broadcasting and professional radio communication, whereas 8517.62 is for digital telecommunication network equipment. Distinguishing between the two requires analyzing the primary communication protocol and network type.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852560 (the code used for transceiver), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852560 (the code used for transceiver) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 852560, not only transceiver.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $881M 35% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $228M 9.0% of world exports
- 3 Canada $199M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $696M 25% of world imports
- 2 Australia $198M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $185M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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 transceiver
Brazil splits HS 8525.60 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8525.60.10Radio broadcast transmitters with receiver
- 8525.60.20TV transmitters with receiver, over 7 GHz
- 8525.60.90Other transmitters with receiver
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about transceiver
What is the HS code for Transceiver?
The HS code for Transceiver is 852560 (Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating reception apparatus).
How do I classify Transceiver for customs?
Transceiver is classified under HS code 852560 — Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating reception apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a radio transceiver?
The standard HS code for a radio-frequency transceiver is 8525.60.
Is an SFP fiber optic module classified here?
No, fiber optic transceivers and similar networking modules are typically classified under 8517.62 as they are parts of a digital telecommunications network.
Which countries are the top exporters of transceiver (HS 852560)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852560 (the code used for transceiver) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($881M, 35% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($228M) and Canada ($199M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 transceiver (HS 852560)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852560 (the code used for transceiver) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($696M, 25% of world imports), Australia ($198M) and the United Kingdom ($185M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 Transceiver the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852560 for Transceiver 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 transceiver in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 852560 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for transceiver depends on the product's details: 8525.60.10 (Radio broadcast transmitters with receiver), 8525.60.20 (TV transmitters with receiver, over 7 GHz), 8525.60.90 (Other transmitters with receiver).