Product classification
HS code for TV aerials: 8529.10
Reception and transmission apparatus, aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith.
Classification of TV aerials under HS 8529.10
TV aerials are classified under HS code 8529.10 because they are identified as parts suitable for use solely or principally with the transmission or reception apparatus of headings 8525 to 8528. Heading 8529 is the specific "parts" heading for television and radio equipment. Subheading 8529.10 explicitly covers aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, regardless of the material they are made of, which is typically a combination of aluminum, steel, and plastic. This classification applies to both indoor and outdoor antennas designed to capture or transmit electromagnetic signals for television broadcasting. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) dictate that parts specifically mentioned in a subheading take precedence over more general parts categories.
- Covers
- Indoor digital TV antennas
- Outdoor Yagi-Uda television aerials
- Satellite dish reflectors and feed horns
- Telescopic antennas for portable televisions
- Parabolic aerials for signal reception
- 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. TV aerials are often misclassified under HS code 8528.71, which is the code for set-top boxes or satellite receivers. While aerials are used with these devices, they are considered separate components. Another common error is using HS code 8544.20 for coaxial cables; if an aerial is sold with a long length of cable that is not permanently attached, the cable may need to be classified separately. Furthermore, 8529.90 is sometimes used incorrectly for aerials, but since 8529.10 is a specific subheading for aerials, it must be used according to GRI 1.
Top exporters and importers of HS 852910 (the code used for TV aerials), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 852910 (the code used for TV aerials) 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 TV aerials.
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 TV aerials
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 TV aerials
What is the HS code for TV aerials?
The HS code for TV aerials is 852910 (Reception and transmission apparatus; aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith). The HS code for TV aerials and all types of aerial reflectors is 8529.10.
How do I classify TV aerials for customs?
TV aerials 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.
Does the HS code 8529.10 include satellite dishes?
Yes, satellite dishes are considered aerial reflectors and are classified under 8529.10 along with their mounting hardware if imported together.
Which countries are the top exporters of TV aerials (HS 852910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 852910 (the code used for TV aerials) 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 TV aerials (HS 852910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 852910 (the code used for TV aerials) 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 TV aerials the same in all countries?
The base HS code 852910 for TV aerials 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 TV aerials in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 852910 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for TV aerials depends on the product's details: 8529.10.20 (Parabolic dish antennas), 8529.10.90 (Other antennas, reflectors and their parts).