Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. This chapter includes various electrical components, generator sets, transformers, batteries, household appliances, communication equipment, audio and video recording equipment, etc., but excludes mechanical apparatus of Chapter 84 (unless their electrical parts are classified separately). Headings within the chapter are arranged by function or use, such as 8501 electric motors, 8504 transformers, 8517 telephone sets, 8525 radio and television transmission equipment, etc. Heading 8526 specifically covers radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus. Radio remote control apparatus refers to devices that transmit control signals via radio waves to operate objects or equipment at a distance, including transmitters, receivers and associated remote controllers. This heading does not include remote control devices using infrared, ultrasonic or other media (classified under other headings), nor does it include remote controllers for toys (classified under 9503). Code 852692 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits 85 indicate Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof). Digits 3-4, 26, indicate heading 8526 (radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus). Digits 5-6, 92, indicate subheading 852692, specifically radio remote control apparatus. Under subheading 852692 there may be further statistical codes (such as 85269210, 85269290, etc.), but the six-digit level is already clearly defined as radio remote control apparatus. When classifying, note that this subheading only includes devices using radio waves for remote control, and does not include infrared remote control, ultrasonic remote control, etc. This commodity is radio remote control apparatus, whose core function is to transmit control signals via radio waves, and it is explicitly named under heading 8526. Differences from adjacent codes: 852691 is radio navigational aid apparatus, used for positioning and navigation rather than remote control; 852610 is radar apparatus, used for detecting targets; 854370 is other electrical equipment, and if the remote control device does not operate on radio principles (such as infrared), it may be classified under that heading. Therefore, radio remote control apparatus must be classified under 852692.

Product Name: The standard name of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the product's attributes, such as "radio remote control apparatus" or a specific model of remote controller. Use: Explain the specific application scenario of the device, such as for drones, industrial control, model cars and boats, etc. Working Principle: Clearly state the use of radio waves (such as 2.4GHz, 433MHz, etc.) for signal transmission, as distinguished from infrared and ultrasonic. Brand: Fill in the commodity brand (such as Futaba, Spektrum, DJI, etc.); if no brand, fill in "no brand". Model: Fill in the specific model or specification, such as T8J, DX6, etc., to facilitate customs identification. Transmit Power: For radio remote control apparatus, the transmit power (such as mW or dBm) must be declared; some countries have power restrictions. Quantity: Declare the quantity and unit of the equipment (such as units, sets), which must be consistent with the invoice. Whether in Set: If sold as a set of transmitter and receiver, indicate "set" or "single piece". Product Name: Radio remote control apparatus (transmitter + receiver set); Use: For industrial drone flight control; Working Principle: 2.4GHz radio wave transmission; Brand: DJI; Model: RC-N1; Transmit Power: 100mW; Quantity: 100 sets; Whether in Set: Yes. Remarks: This device remotely controls the drone via radio signals, not for toy use. Mistakenly classifying infrared remote controllers under 852692, when they should actually be classified under 854370 or other headings. Classifying toy remote controllers (such as remote control cars) under 852692, but toy remote controllers are usually classified under 9503. Failing to distinguish radio navigational aid apparatus (852691) from remote control apparatus (852692), resulting in coding errors.

The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and the HS Explanatory Notes. Heading 8526 explicitly names "radio remote control apparatus", referring to devices that use radio waves to transmit control signals. When classifying, it is necessary to confirm: 1) whether radio waves are used (rather than infrared or ultrasonic); 2) whether it is used for remote control (rather than navigation or radar); 3) whether it belongs to toys (if it is a toy, classify under 9503). In addition, note that if complete knocked-down parts already constitute the essential character of a complete article, they should also be classified under 852692. 852691 Radio navigational aid apparatus: 852691 is used for radio navigation (such as GPS, BeiDou terminals), achieving positioning and navigation functions; 852692 is used for remote control, sending control commands. The core difference lies in function: navigation receives signals to determine position, while remote control sends signals to control actions. 852610 Radar apparatus: 852610 is radar apparatus, using radio waves to detect target position, speed, etc.; 852692 is remote control apparatus, used to send control commands. Radar is typically used for detection, while remote control is used for operation. 854370 Other electrical equipment: 854370 covers electrical equipment not elsewhere specified, including infrared remote controllers, ultrasonic remote controllers and other non-radio remote control devices. If the remote control device uses infrared or ultrasonic, classify under 854370; if it uses radio waves, classify under 852692. 950300 Toys: 950300 is toys, including remote control toy cars, remote control aircraft, etc. If the radio remote control apparatus is a toy part or a complete toy set, classify under 950300; if it is professional or industrial remote control apparatus, classify under 852692. 851762 Communication equipment: 851762 includes Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other communication equipment, used for data transmission. Although radio remote control apparatus uses radio waves, it is mainly used for control rather than communication, so it is classified under 852692. Does it use radio waves (not infrared/ultrasonic)? Is it used for remote control (not navigation/radar)? Is it for toy use? Is it a set or a single piece? Does it have the essential character of a complete article?

What is the difference in HS codes between radio remote control apparatus and infrared remote controllers? Radio remote control apparatus is classified under 852692 because it uses radio waves to transmit signals; infrared remote controllers use infrared, belong to other electrical equipment, and are usually classified under 854370. Classification should be determined based on the working principle. Which HS code should a drone remote controller be classified under? If a drone remote controller uses radio waves for remote control, it should be classified under 852692. However, if the drone itself is classified under 8802, the remote controller as a part may be classified with the main unit, depending on the actual state at the time of declaration. A separately declared remote controller is usually classified under 852692. Should a toy remote control car be classified under 852692 or 950300? Toy remote control cars are usually classified under 950300 because they are toys. However, if the remote controller is declared separately and is not exclusively for toys, it may be classified under 852692. Complete toy sets are classified as toys. Should Bluetooth remote control devices be classified under 852692 or 851762? Bluetooth is radio, but Bluetooth devices are usually used for data transmission and are classified under 851762. If a Bluetooth device is specifically used for remote control (such as a Bluetooth remote controller), it may be classified under 852692. Judgment should be based on the primary function. What are the declaration elements for radio remote control apparatus? The main declaration elements include: product name, use, working principle (radio frequency), brand, model, transmit power, quantity, whether in set. The specific requirements are subject to customs. How to inquire about the tariff rate for radio remote control apparatus? You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the Import and Export Tariff to inquire; enter HS code 852692 to view the MFN rate, general rate, etc. Rates may change, and the latest announcement should prevail. What certifications are required for exporting radio remote control apparatus? Exporting radio remote control apparatus usually requires compliance with the target market's radio certifications, such as EU CE-RED, US FCC ID, etc. The specific certification depends on the destination country and device power. What are the common types of equipment under HS code 852692? Common types include: industrial remote controllers, drone remote controllers, model remote controllers (non-toy), access control remote controllers, wireless remote control switches, etc. However, note that toy remote controllers and infrared remote controllers are not classified under this code.